About Piano: Back to Basics III: Major vs. Minor

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Piano Piano Learn to Play Piano Care Performances From Brandy Kraemer, your Guide to Piano Welcome to part three of the series, where you'll get to know two musical personalities: Major and Minor. Follow Me on Facebook Understanding Relative Keys Relative keys are major and minor scales that have the same amount of sharps or flats, and therefore share the same key signature -- but there's more to know: Learn About Relative Keys See More About:  musical keys  music theory  beginner piano terms Comparing Major & Minor Major and minor may have contrasting moods, but when it comes down to it, their scales aren't all that different. Put your knowledge of relative scales to use and compare major and minor side by side: Comparing Major & Minor See More About:  diatonic scale  musical intervals  beginner piano lessons 'Triad Chord' Practice Scales Develop a visual and aural relationship with major and minor scales by practicing them on the keys ... and learn the triad chords of each scale while you're at it! D Major Triad Scales B Minor Triad Scales See More About:  scales with <5 accidentals  d major  Illustrated Chord Diagrams in Maj & Min Reference piano chords easily and learn the ones you want to play. View chords on the staff, and with illustrated keyboard fingering in each chord inversion: View Major Chords View Minor Chords See More About:  g major  piano fingering  Piano Ads Piano Learn to Play Piano Piano Music Lesson Piano Key Repair Beginner Piano Songs Featured Articles   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Brandy Kraemer Piano Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Piano newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Related Lessons: Chord Types & Symbols What Are Diminished Chords? How to Read Key Signatures Advertisement