Primary Chords — C, F, and G
Play C, F, and G majors as the “primary colors” of the Key of C.
Primary Chords — C, F, and G
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Lesson script
In the C scale, think of 1, 4, and 5 — C, F, and G — as primary colors. These are major chords. Shape: thumb, middle, pinky. C: C–E–G · F: F–A–C · G: G–B–D Say the note names out loud every time. Skip the diminished B chord for now. Done when: you can move C → F → G → C saying every note name.
Instrument paths
- Piano: RH root-position majors; speak note names.
- Strings: Root drones on C, F, or G.
- Percussion: Quarter-note pulse changing only when the chord changes.
Learning modes
- Solo child: Child cycles C–F–G slowly.
- Child + parent: Parent calls a color/chord; child plays within two beats.
- Family: One plays chords, one strums open strings on the root, one keeps pulse.