To do this, tune into open G by dropping the sixth, fifth and first strings down a tone, then drop the second string down a semitone to a Bb – that’s the all-important minor 3rd in the key of G.

A major chord uses the first, third and fifth notes of the major scale. In minor chords, the 3rd interval is lowered by a semitone, taking you to a note that’s not found in the scale: in the key of A ...

Why are Minor Chords Perceived as “Sad”? Part 2 article by Kurt Ellenberger, published on July 9, 2025 at All About Jazz.

2. When a minor chord is too moody. Minor 7th chords have a lighter, mellower mood than pure minor chords. If you’re after a nebulous, hazy mood the m7 is the right chord for you. Learning minor ...

Learn the basics of guitar chords, including major and minor types, chord progressions, and tips for beginners to start ...

The major key and the minor key, which will begin on a different note. This is known as the relative minor. So G major, for example has a key signature of one sharp, but this is also the key ...

The major key and the minor key, which will begin on a different note. This is known as the relative minor. So G major, for example has a key signature of one sharp, but this is also the key ...