How to Build Major and Minor Chords - Music Theory

How to Build Major and Minor Chords - Music Theory

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Performing Arts

10th - 12th Grade

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In this video, Garth Green explains how to build major and minor chords, addressing common misconceptions about chords in major and minor keys. He details the construction of major chords using intervals and semitones, and how to convert between major and minor chords. The video also covers the role of chords within a musical key, highlighting the differences between major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What role do semitones play in constructing chords?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the key of C major affect the chords that can be formed?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is a diminished chord and how does it relate to major and minor chords?

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How can you hear the difference between major and minor chords?

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