If you are an avid guitarist like me, then you probably know what the Nashville Number System is. If not, it is a system of changing keys of a song and being able to play the same chord progression without having to use a capo. The principle is that each chord gets a number 1-7 represented by Roman numerals (I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, viiº). Within these numbers, each 2, 3, and 6 chords are always minor and the 7 is a diminished chord. So in the key of G, G will be the 1, Am is 2, Bm is 3, C is 4, D is 5, Em is 6, and F#º is the 7. Once you know the numbers for each chord you can change the key at ease. For example, if a singer shows up to play and they need to change the key for whatever reason you will be able to change the key without stress. Let's just say that the singer shows up and wants to sing the song in E instead of G. That means that the E will now become the 1 chord, F#m will become the 2 chord, G#m will become the 3 chord, A will be the 4 chord, B will be the 5, C#m will be the 6, and D#º will become the 7. This system is not only for guitar but for many instruments if not all such as piano, bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, etc. Once you know this system, you will become a better player of your instrument and more and more people will want to play with you because you can change keys at ease. To help you figure out more about Nashville Number System, look at the picture above.
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