![]() ![]() An “A minor Seventh Chord” (Amin7) is: A – C – E – G. In this case, an A minor chord is: A – C – E. ME: And from this point, we take the 1st, 3rd, and 5th tone and form a minor chord just as we would form a major chord. G … A … B … C, > we are starting at A, and then playing B … C … D … E. Instead of starting at C and then playing D … E. The starting and ending notes are the only differences. You see, that’s why we say relative major and minor, because they both contain the same notes. So what you are saying is that minor scales lie in major scales? In actuality, now that I am starting and ending on “A”, I am really playing an “A” minor scale. So I would simply play the SAME “C” major scale starting and ending on “A” instead of my normal “C”. For example, in a C Major scale, “A” is the sixth tone. ME: Just simply take the major scale that you are currently using and play it starting and ending on the sixth note. Now, there’s another way of playing the minor scale by using half steps and whole step patterns, but I believe the way I’m going to show you is MUCH easier if you already know your major scales. ME: Sure … after you find the sixth scale tone, it IS the relative minor key. Anyway, after you have figured out the relative minor key, simply play the relative major scale starting and ending on the sixth note of that major scale. I can tell you how to form minor scales and chords though. ME: No, I was simply saying that I can’t go into further detail about the major / minor relationships. ME: I can’t really go into detail like I do in the book because it could take me hours of typing (you know that chapter by itself is about 20 pages long if I remember correctly). So, as you see above, A is the relative minor of C major. For example, in C major, the sixth note of the scale is A. Basically, the relative minor key is the sixth note of the relative major scale. ![]() ME: Well, its much easier than you think. Mya: Wow, that’s a lot of info to remember. Here is a list of all the relative major / minor relationships: Every major key has a relative minor key (and it goes the other way around as well). Can you tell me more about this minor/major relative stuff? ME: And if you can just grasp that one technique, you’ll not only be able to learn all your minor scales, but every single minor chord whether it be a minor triad, seventh, ninth, eleventh or minor thirteenth chord. This is because every minor key has a relative major key … You will notice that there are two keys which the song seems to be switching back and forth (when you are playing a song in a minor key). ME: Ok, let’s see … first, you have to realize that a minor key is different from a major key. But make sure to visit: so that you can view what this course has to offer you. However, since I cannot guide you through some of the chapters (because you don’t have the book with you), I can give you a few techniques through this live chat. The only reason I ask is because in it, there are several chapters dedicated to learning minor scales, chords and progressions. ![]() Mya: No, I don’t have it but I am thinking about getting it. ME: I understand completely what you’re going through and know many musicians with this problem. I haven’t been playing that long and when someone says something like Bb minor, it really throws me off. I play gospel music but am having trouble with minor keys. If not, it will prompt you to leave a message, and we’d then answer your question within the hour. I would say about 75% of the time, you should be able to reach a live operator. ME: Well, I don’t usually chat but we always try to keep one of our staff on the live chat system throughout the day. I’ve been on the live chat all morning chatting with students. ME: Good afternoon, how can I assist you? ![]()
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