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# Lesson 8 - The Major 1 to 5 Progression

 [  Michael Palmisano @michael  ](/user/4/view)It's arguably the most common chord move in popular music: The 1 chord connecting to the 5 chord. Apply the formula, make the jump short.

Jam Tracks:

1\. G Major to D Major

2\. D Major - A Major

3\. F# Major - C# Major

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