
Understanding the Basics of Nashville Notation
Nashville notation, also called the Nashville Number System, is a method for writing chord charts that relies on numbers instead of letters for the chords.
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Nashville notation, also called the Nashville Number System, is a method for writing chord charts that relies on numbers instead of letters for the chords.

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