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When the root is the .

Conventionally, the name of the note which is the root is used to denote the chord, thus a major chord built on C is a C Major Chord . Since Rameau , the analysis and Theory of Tonal Music usually treats the roots as the defining feature of chords and much information can be gained from a progression of roots even if chord types are unknown. Also, if the Key is known then the chord forms are known for each root.

In a root progression, the most familiar form of labelling .


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