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| + | Major keys or chords contrast to [[minor]] versions - often major is said to sound happier!? | ||
When you play major [[intervals]], [[chords]] or [[keys]] (versus [[minor]]) - they have a [[whole tone]] step to the 3rd and 6th. Some examples: | When you play major [[intervals]], [[chords]] or [[keys]] (versus [[minor]]) - they have a [[whole tone]] step to the 3rd and 6th. Some examples: | ||
Revision as of 09:24, 23 August 2021
Major keys or chords contrast to minor versions - often major is said to sound happier!? When you play major intervals, chords or keys (versus minor) - they have a whole tone step to the 3rd and 6th. Some examples:
- C major 3rd = C + E
- D major 3rd = D + F#
- A major 6th = A + F#
- E flat major 6th = Eb + C
- G major chord = G + B + D
- B flat major chord = Bb + D + F
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