Ok, I suppose this will be the last beginning level tutorial I write. *So let's wrap this up, shall we?
Minor Triads
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Just as we were able to create major triads from a root note and it's major scale, we can create a minor triad from a note and it's minor scale.
Once again we'll choose a note and derive it's scale.
Let's use A. *The A Minor scale is A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A
We pull out the root, the 3rd and 5th.
These are the notes that make up the A minor triad.
It's that simple. *Nearly all (I say nearly because music is an art where there are seldom absolutes) chords are based up on the Root, 3, 5 formula. *You may have to add in a 5th or a 7th, etc. *But this should serve you well in trying to figure out what key you should play in over this cool new chord you found. *
Looking ahead!
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The next tutorial will cover modes. *In order to expediate things, I'll be writing it assuming you have a firm grasp on all of the previous lessons. *If this is not the case and you're having trouble with Modes please feel free to e-mail me
OK, so to summarize, before we get into modes, you should be comfortable with
* the notes on the fretboard
* the major scale
* the major triad
* the minor scale
* the minor triad
At this point, it also wouldn't hurt to have some idea of where you'd like to go with your playing. *Your approach to theory may vary significantly if you want to sound like BB King or
Steve Vai.
That's All Folks! *Class Dismissed!
