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When you play minor [[intervals]], [[chords]] or [[keys]] (versus [[major]]) - they have a [[semitone]] step to the 3rd and 6th. Some examples: | When you play minor [[intervals]], [[chords]] or [[keys]] (versus [[major]]) - they have a [[semitone]] step to the 3rd and 6th. Some examples: | ||
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| + | Minor [[scales]] come in several varieties: | ||
| + | * harmonic - same up + down | ||
| + | * melodic - [[whole tone]] steps for last 2 notes in each direction | ||
| + | * natural - using notes of [[relative]] major | ||
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| + | More info in this video: | ||
| + | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2mLdtAIBHo</youtube> | ||
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| + | Read more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_and_minor Major and Minor Wikipedia] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:25, 23 August 2021
Minor keys or chords contrast to major versions - often minor is said to sound sadder!?
When you play minor intervals, chords or keys (versus major) - they have a semitone step to the 3rd and 6th. Some examples:
- C minor 3rd = C + Eb
- D minor 3rd = D + F
- A minor 6th = A + F
- E flat minor 6th = Eb + Cb
- G minor chord = G + Bb + D
- B flat minor chord = Bb + Db + F
Minor scales come in several varieties:
- harmonic - same up + down
- melodic - whole tone steps for last 2 notes in each direction
- natural - using notes of relative major
More info in this video:
Read more: Major and Minor Wikipedia