Music Glossary: major

The foundational three-chord major-key progression: I–IV–V. Core to blues, rock, country, and early R&B. Supports quick-change and turnaround varia... more

A classic four-chord progression derived from the major scale: I–V–IV–V. Often used as a repetitive vamp or turnaround in major-key blues, rock, an... more

Quartal/quintal stack highlighting 11 over major; stable bright major color. more

Root–major third–perfect fifth; bright, stable consonance. more

Ending a minor-key piece with a major tonic; brightens closure. more