How Minor Key Chord Progressions Work - Music Theory Crash Course

The video tutorial explores harmonizing in a minor key, focusing on E minor. It covers finding the key signature, building chords in natural and harmonic minor scales, and understanding chord functions. The tutorial concludes with composing a piece using E minor chord progressions, highlighting the flexibility and options available in minor harmony.

What is the first step in finding the key signature for E minor?

How many sharps are in the key signature of G major?

What are the three different flavors of minor keys mentioned?

What is the difference between the natural minor scale and the harmonic minor scale?

Why is the leading tone important in harmonic minor scales?

What is the significance of the tonic function in chord progressions?

Describe the chord progression used in E minor as mentioned in the text.

What techniques were used to create a melody over the chords?

How can the melodic minor scale enhance the harmony in a piece?

What final adjustments were made to create an 8-bar phrase?