In the series so far, we've looked at three chords: C, F and G. All these chords are major chords. You can spice up your playing considerably by adding into that minor chords.
So we'll be taking this article to look at our first minor chord. One that fits well with the other chords we've looked at.
What Is A Minor Chord?
The major chords we've looked at have all had a 'happy' sound to them. In contrast, minor chords have a 'sad' sound to them.
To change a chord from being major to being minor takes just one note: the third.
In a major chord, one of the notes that makes up the chord is the note four frets higher than the root note. For example, in a C chord the third note is an E and the C chord contains an E.
In a minor chord, the third note is one fret lower (i.e. three frets above the root note). That means that in the case of A minor the root is A so the minor third is the note of C.
How to Play A Minor
The big advantage of the A minor chords is that it only takes one finger to play it.
To play A minor fret the G string at fret 2 with your middle fingers. And let all the other strings ring open.
Before you play A minor for real, it is very important to check that the C string is ringing clearly when you play it (since it is this note that makes the chord minor).
When chords are written up, they are often shortened. So you'll usually see Am used as a shortened form of A minor.
This A minor chord fits excellently with the major chords we have looked at so far. So if you're looking to write a song, all these chords will go together well.
So we'll be taking this article to look at our first minor chord. One that fits well with the other chords we've looked at.
What Is A Minor Chord?
The major chords we've looked at have all had a 'happy' sound to them. In contrast, minor chords have a 'sad' sound to them.
To change a chord from being major to being minor takes just one note: the third.
In a major chord, one of the notes that makes up the chord is the note four frets higher than the root note. For example, in a C chord the third note is an E and the C chord contains an E.
In a minor chord, the third note is one fret lower (i.e. three frets above the root note). That means that in the case of A minor the root is A so the minor third is the note of C.
How to Play A Minor
The big advantage of the A minor chords is that it only takes one finger to play it.
To play A minor fret the G string at fret 2 with your middle fingers. And let all the other strings ring open.
Before you play A minor for real, it is very important to check that the C string is ringing clearly when you play it (since it is this note that makes the chord minor).
When chords are written up, they are often shortened. So you'll usually see Am used as a shortened form of A minor.
This A minor chord fits excellently with the major chords we have looked at so far. So if you're looking to write a song, all these chords will go together well.
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Al Wood writes on the ukulele at his blog where you can get more expert know how on ukulele music.
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