Major or minor

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Anthony Clerinx

almost 6 years ago

This maybe a stupid question, but if you play in the key of C major for example, some notes of the C major scale are played as a major chord and others are played as a minor. When do I have to play a major or a minor chord? Is there a certain rule?

Thanks alot in advance.

George Mattingly Mod

almost 6 years ago

Here is Tomo's comment:

"Thanks so much for subscribing to my Guitar Wisdom. The C Major scale sounds great over a CMaj7 chord. Please watch the 'Dorian mode' video to understand more about minor scales. Don’t worry about rules! Learn more about each scale's sound, and don’t expect one quick answer. Take your time, so that you will understand musically."

Gene Amack

almost 6 years ago

From the seven scale degrees, the 2, 3 and 6 are minor.

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Anthony Clerinx

almost 6 years ago

Thank you.

Gene Amack

almost 6 years ago

The formula is as follows. 7 notes in a major scale.

The 1, 4 and 5 are major.
The 2, 3 and 6 are minor
The 7 is diminished.

Look up harmonizing the major scale for more info :)