Image via WikipediaThe word diatonic means "in the key of." In other words, the term diatonic is referring to notes that are common to a particular key based on its scale.The diatonic triads below are a series of major and minor triads in various inversions. You might want to practice these chords in every key. I'll start in the Key of Db.
1. Db = Db/FAbDb
2. Ebm = Eb/GbBbEb
3. Db/F = F/AbDbF
4. Ebm/Gb = Gb/BbEbGb
5. Db/Ab = Ab/DbFAb
6. GbBb = Bb/DbGbBb
7. Ab/C = C/EbAbC
8. Db = Db/FAbDb
Awhile back, I wrote an article about Diatonic Harmony
And if you're looking for substitute chords in the Key of Db, try using:
DbMaj7
Ebm7
Fm7
GbMaj7
Bbm7
Songs I have posted on my other blog in the Key of Db or in the modulation:
http://ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2008/11/alpha-and-omega-israel-and-new-breed.html
http://ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2010/07/learn-to-play-gospel-piano-cece-winans.html
http://ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2010/03/music-and-song-requests-no-greater-love.html
http://ladydpiano.blogspot.com/2011/04/musicians-breakthrough-product-launch.html
Have a great Father's Day weekend!
-- LadyD
