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By Espie Estrella, About.com Guide to Music Education since 2005

Creating Your Melody - Step 3: The I - IV - V Chord Pattern

Monday August 27, 2007
For every key there are 3 chords that are played more than others known as "primary chords". The I - IV - V chords are built from the 1st, 4th and 5th note of a scale and is the most commonly used chord pattern in music.

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