This jam track is in the key of C major / Ionian and has a Country Pop feel.
- Chords: C/C /// G/C /// F/C /// ////
- Tempo: 140BPM
- Time: 4/4 Straight Feel
C Major scale notes and formula:
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- C D E F G A B
This jam track is a basic I IV V chord progression in C major but with C in the root of each chord.
Both C and F major already contain the note C so that could be considered just C and F. G major doesn’t contain a C so this chord could be considered a G add11.
Fretboard diagrams used in this video
Full fretboard with intervals for the C major scale / Ionian mode
Full fretboard with notes for the C major scale / Ionian mode
C major chord 3rd fret
C major chord 8th fret
G/C chord 3rd fret
G/C chord 8th fret
F/C chord 8th fret
F/C chord 8th fret
C major triads on top three strings
G major triads on top three strings
G major triads with C on top three strings
F major triads on top three strings
Small C major scale pattern starting on the C, third fret, fifth string.
Small C major scale pattern starting on the C, fifth fret, third string.
Small C major scale pattern starting on the C, tenth fret, fourth string.
Connecting smaller scale patterns with slides
C major three notes per string patterns (3nps)
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the G major chord
Fretboard diagram showing notes in the F major chord
Small scale pattern with the G and F notes highlighted
