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What is the difference between major and minor cord?
Major and Minor chords are determined by the third of the chord making them sound different. Major chords have a more happy, open sound and minor chords have a "sad" sound. For example: In the key of C, A C Major triad would be the notes C, E, G and C minor triad would be C, E flat, G. (the third in the minor triad goes down a half-step from the third in the major triad) E---> E flat.
Why does harmonic minor scale sound so dark?
The harmonic minor scale is a minor scale with a major 7th (1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7). This creates a 3 half-step gap between the minor 6th and major 7th, resulting in a dark, exotic sound.
How do you tell the difference between C major and A minor and other equivalent major and minor keys?
It's called perfect pitch.
Major vs minor?
The difference is in the 3rd key on the scale. that 3rd gives a happier sound to the major scale.
How do you transpose from major to minor keys in music?
You cannot transpose from a major key to a minor key. You can change the key of a piece, but transposition must be either major or minor. Actually you can transpose from major to minor but it won't always sound right. First write down the chord functions for each chord in the major key (eg. I ii iii IV V VI viio). Then write down the interval of each melody note (eg. C over a G chord is a perfect fifth). Then for the minor key write out the chords using the chord functions as your guide. So if C was in major key, acting as I chord, in the key of Am you would have an Am chord. In minor keys we use a mixture of natural minor, harmonic and melodic minor which affects which chords you will use in your minor key. For example, in the key of Am the V chord might be E major (not E minor) using the G# from the melodic minor scale (or harmonic minor scale). It has a stronger resolution. For the melody use minor intervals instead of major intervals - so use minor 3rd instead of major 3rd, minor 6ths and 7ths. So if you had an E melody over C chord in major key you would have C melody note over Am chord. This doesn't always work but can get you started.
What does a minor scale sound like?
In comparison to a major scale a minor scale will sound sadder, more depressing. I would love to explain the theory behind this to you! Would you please email me at musictheory1@hotmail.com. Can't wait to hear from you!
How can you tell the difference between a key signature in major or minor?
You can tell the difference between a key signature in major or minor based on the number of sharps or flats in the key signature. A major key signature typically has more sharps or fewer flats, while a minor key signature typically has fewer sharps or more flats. Additionally, the key signature in major often corresponds to the major scale, while the key signature in minor often corresponds to the relative minor scale.
Is moonlight sonata minor or major?
Moonlight Sonata is minor. Songs that are minor sound sad or upsetting, whereas major songs sound alive and happy.
How does major and minor scales sound different?
Major scales generally sound happier
Which chord is lighter a major chord or a minor chord?
Generally, a minor chord has a darker sound.
What scales sound good with an Am pentatonic scale?
A Minor and a Major chords.
Is B double flat major the relative major for Gb minor?
Yes, but neither key is often used. They will usually be replaced by A major and F# minor, which sound the same.
What is the difference between major and minor cord?
Major and Minor chords are determined by the third of the chord making them sound different. Major chords have a more happy, open sound and minor chords have a "sad" sound. For example: In the key of C, A C Major triad would be the notes C, E, G and C minor triad would be C, E flat, G. (the third in the minor triad goes down a half-step from the third in the major triad) E---> E flat.
Why does harmonic minor scale sound so dark?
The harmonic minor scale is a minor scale with a major 7th (1 2 b3 4 5 b6 7). This creates a 3 half-step gap between the minor 6th and major 7th, resulting in a dark, exotic sound.
How do you tell the difference between C major and A minor and other equivalent major and minor keys?
It's called perfect pitch.
Major vs minor?
The difference is in the 3rd key on the scale. that 3rd gives a happier sound to the major scale.
Would a sad song be in a major or a minor key?
It could be either actually, however, minor keys generally have a darker sound.
