Scales and Chords
Major and minor chords may each be found in both the major and minor scales, constructed on different degrees of each. For example in the parallel keys on C on the first degree of the major scale a major chord (C-E-G) is constructed while on the first degree of the minor scale a minor chord (C-E♭-G) is constructed:
Major:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M m m M M m dNatural minor:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 m d M m m M MRelative relationship:
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Glittering scales and point
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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Smote the chord of Self, that, trembling, passed in music out of sight.”
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