Minor Key Help |
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Minor Key Help |
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Mar 20 2009, 08:12 AM |
Im having trouble understanding minor keys. So from what i understand, the 6th degree in a major key is the relatve minor of that key. So like A is the relative minor of the key of C. So the key of A goes like A B C D E F G, but when do you know a song is in a minor key or a major key? You're right about relative keys but to be more precise I list the different scales here: C major scale is C D E F G A B C, ok pretty easy A natural minor scale is A B C D E F G A. A major scale is A B C# D E F# G# A - look that intervals here are the same of the C major scale. Anyway, to understand if a song is in a minor or major key you should hear and find if there is a final-sounding chord. Most of the time you hear this chord at the beginning and at the end of the song but it's not a strict rule. Take a look at Andrew's theory lessons. -------------------- ::: Main Gear ::: Guitars: Washburn N4 Vintage | Washburn N2 | Washburn WI67Pro | Washburn WG-587 | Washburn EA20B Amps: Laney GH50L (head) | Laney GS410 & GS212IE (cabinets) | Rocktron PROGAP Ultra (rack preamp) | Rocktron Velocity 150 (power amp) | Marshall VS230 (combo) FXs: Rocktron Intellifex + custom pedalboard (check my video demo) Other: Shredneck | Intellitouch PT10 tuner Picks: Esseti Picks Software & Recording Gear: Cubase 4 | Overloud TH1 | Mackie Onyx 400F | EZdrummer | Korg Pandora PX4D ------------------------------------------------------- myspace.com/jerryarcidiacono Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Mar 20 2009, 10:12 AM |
Im having trouble understanding minor keys. So from what i understand, the 6th degree in a major key is the relatve minor of that key. So like A is the relative minor of the key of C. So the key of A goes like A B C D E F G, but when do you know a song is in a minor key or a major key? You are right. In essence, you put the root note of the scale you are using to form song harmony in the beginning of the piece. This will give you the beginning key note - tonic - which will gravitate the harmony of the piece. Later on you can change keys, modulate, but the first harmony or set of chords usually determine the key name for the beginning of the piece. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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