NASHVILLE NUMBERING EXPLORED

Let’s consider the Nashville numbering system, as it’s an essential component in the development of any aspiring musician. The concept is relatively simple: Off every step of a scale, a coinciding chord can be produced. This chord is then numbered accordingly, which in turn allows us to communicate progressions to one another using numeric formulas. For example, Gmaj7—Emin7—Amin7—D7 could simply be portrayed as a I-VI-II-V in G Major. The approach is decisive, effective, and a wonderful learning aid.

Once you become aware of this system, you’ll notice how regularly some chord progressions feature in contemporary music

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