Lesson Block #12:
Minor Scales And Chord Patterns
About This Lesson Block
In this lesson block I explain the difference between major and minor, followed by some of the most common minor-type scale and chord patterns you will encounter.
Lessons in This Block:
the difference between major and minor
How major and minor scales and chords differ.
one octave natural minor scale
Understanding music's main minor scale including fingering and examples.
one octave minor triad
The second most common and important chord you will use in music.
one octave minor 7th
The most common minor-type seventh chord found in all styles.
one octave minor pentatonic scale
An easy-to-play and common scale used heavily in rock, blues, funk and jazz.
one octave minor blues scale
A frequently used scale common in the blues, rock, jazz and elsewhere.
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