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The ChordsIn a Key
Understand the chords that belong together
A practical music-theory guide for musicians who want to understand keys, major scales and diatonic chords — and actually use them to write your own songs, navigate jam sessions and learn the songs you love.
Instant download · 47-page digital workbook · $14.99 after the first 100 Founding Learners
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The questions this guide solves
“What chords can I actually use when I'm writing a song or in a jam session?”
“How do I know what chords belong together?”
“How can I figure out the chords in songs I love?”
This guide answers all three and shows you the system underneath them.
What you'll leave knowing
Build a major scale in any key
Learn the major-scale formula and use it to find the notes in any major key.
Know the notes and chords available in every key
Understand how the notes of a key create its diatonic chords, so you know exactly what you have available when writing, playing or jamming.
Become fluent with diatonic chords
Through the practice exercises and quizzes, build fluency in recognising, constructing and using the diatonic chords of a key.
Write chord progressions for your songs
Learn how to build progressions within a key and use different chords for your verse, pre-chorus, chorus and other sections.
Know what chords go together in a jam session
Stop guessing your next chord. Understand the harmonic options available to you and use them confidently.
Learn songs by ear
Use your understanding of keys and diatonic chords to help transcribe and learn the chords from your favourite songs.
Look inside
47 pages of theory, worked examples, worksheets and quizzes.
Click any page to view it full size.
Who it's for
Guitarists. Pianists. Singers. Songwriters. Producers. Drummers. Music Students.
Any musician who wants a stronger understanding of what is happening underneath the music.
Created by
Rishabh Sharma
- — Berklee College of Music alumnus
- — Worked with Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Shekhar Ravjiani, DIVINE and more
- — 25M+ streams across songwriting & production credits
- — 14K+ musician community built through Level Music
- — Mentor to musicians around the world
Rishabh is a guitarist, songwriter, producer and music educator who created Level Music to make music theory practical, accessible and useful for real musicians.
What musicians say
What musicians say about learning with Rish
Berklee-level education made accessible. The transformation in my solo construction was immediate. It is a really well-structured and focused approach.
Marcus T. · United Kingdom
What's included
Theory Sessions
Diatonic chord concepts
Real musical examples
Practice exercises
Worksheets
Quizzes
Quick-reference summary
Complete answer booklet
Founding Learner Price
$9.99
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Frequently asked questions
This is for any musician — instrumentalists, singers, songwriters, engineers, producers, and music makers who want to strengthen their understanding of harmony and music theory.
No. The guide builds from the foundations and takes you step by step through keys, scales, diatonic chords, chord functions, progressions, and harmony.
You'll learn the formulas and systems to build major scales, find the diatonic chords within any key, and understand why those chords work together. You'll explore major and natural minor harmony, chord functions, 7th chords, and common progressions, then apply these concepts to real songs, songwriting, ear training, and your own music.
You'll be better equipped to write songs, create chord progressions, learn songs by ear, navigate jam sessions, communicate with other musicians, and make more intentional musical decisions when writing, performing, arranging, or producing.
A 47-page digital music theory workbook with visual explanations, real-song examples, reference charts, practice worksheets, quizzes, a complete answer booklet, and a songwriting exercise.
No. Chords in a Key is a self-paced digital workbook that you can study on-screen or print and work through by hand. The focus is on understanding the theory and then playing, hearing, and applying it to your own music.