Chords In Minor Keys Options

[Becks]

I know how to figure out the chords in a major key. You write out the scale place the sharps where appropriate then use the formula Major, Minor, Minor, Major, Major, Minor, Diminished. Just to use an example i will use C.

C = C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am, B diminished

But what would the chords be if the Key was C#? Is there also a set formula?

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[Ramiro Delforte]

Nop, Am is the relative minor of C major so it hasn't any sharps or flats

Here I leave you the link to the Wikipedia entry about the circle of fifths.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_of_fifths

That would be really helpful to memorize and understand how the alterations takes place into any key.

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This post has been edited by Ramiro Delforte: Feb 18 2009, 05:44 AM

[Becks]

Nop, Am is the relative minor of C major so it hasn't any sharps or flats

Here I leave you the link to the Wikipedia entry about the circle of fifths.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_of_fifths

That would be really helpful to memorize and understand how the alterations takes place into any key.

So in a minor key how do you know which notes have sharps??

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