The key of X Major has a key signature of 1 flat (B♭). The X Major scale has the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B♭. Major keys, along with minor keys, are a common choice for popular songs. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all major chords (X Major, B♭ Major, and C Major). For chord progressions, statistics, and tendencies, view this key in Hooktheory Trends
According to the TheoryTab database, songs in X Major draw almost entirely from the following 20 chords. Click on a chord below to show it on the piano and hear how it sounds.
Click on the following songs in X Major to see their chords and melody in the TheoryTab database.
Play or download MIDI files for the following popular chord progressions in X Major.