Nashville Number System Lesson

Let's take a look at the chords that occur in the key of E Major, from the 1st (E Major) to the 7th (D#min7b5). The "number" that describes which how each chord functions in the key of E Major will be displayed below each chord in the sequence.

Now let's take a look at some prettier or more complex chord shapes to play in the key of E Major. The "number" that describes which how each chord functions in the key of E Major will be displayed below each chord in the sequence.