{"id":18607,"date":"2018-11-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=18607"},"modified":"2024-10-05T06:15:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T14:15:34","slug":"revealed-the-minor-chord-idea-transposition-for-all-musicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearplaymain.wpenginepowered.com\/revealed-the-minor-chord-idea-transposition-for-all-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"Revealed: The Minor Chord Idea Transposition For ALL Musicians"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The minor chord idea transposition is a universal concept every musician must not be without.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Permit Me To Tell You Why&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Most music styles across classical and popular music have one thing in common and that is the concept of key and quality. You already know that the key of C major in Jazz is the same in classical music.<\/p>\n<p>Our focus in this lesson is on minor chords and the quality of being &#8220;minor&#8221; is associated with the minor key; which dates back to the tonal music of the 17th century.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> Any musical work (instrumental or song) that is played in a key (be it a major or minor key) is categorized as tonal music.<\/p>\n<p>For the past 400 years or so, a vast majority of our library songs and favorite instrumentals are under the tonal music category.<\/p>\n<p>The key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is universal and is used by classical and popular musicians alike and so is the quality of being &#8220;minor&#8221; (or major).<\/p>\n<p>So, as long as minor chords are used in your favorite music style, you can benefit from this lesson.<\/p>\n<h2>The Concept Of Idea Transposition In The Major Key<\/h2>\n<p>Before we define the concept of idea transposition in the major key, let&#8217;s talk about scale tone chords.<\/p>\n<p>There are seven scale tones in the major key. In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;here are the scale tones:\u00a0 C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.<\/p>\n<p>Each of these scale tones is unique and has its corresponding ideas. For example, the first tone (which is C):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;has its corresponding scale, chord, progression, melodic lines, etc., which is different from that of the second tone (which is D):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Now, Back To The Concept Of Idea Transposition In The Major Key&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Idea transposition in the major key is concerned with the transposition of an idea (be it a note, scale, interval, chord, progression, etc.) from one scale tone in the major key to another.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> Transposition simply means the <strong>TRANS<\/strong>fer of <strong>POSITION. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The transposition of an idea in the major key transfers its position from one scale tone in the major key to another.<\/p>\n<h3>Chord-Based Idea Transposition For Minor Chords In The Major Key<\/h3>\n<p>Idea transposition in the major key is chord based: works from minor chord to minor chord and from major chord to major chord.<\/p>\n<p>In this lesson, we&#8217;re focusing on how minor chord ideas can be transposed from one minor chord to another in the major key. BUT Before we get into learning how chord-based ideas can be transposed from one scale tone to another, let&#8217;s look at the scale tones in the major key that are associated with minor chords.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> To learn more about this, I recommend our 500+ page course: The <strong>&#8220;Official Guide To Piano Playing.&#8221;<\/strong> [thrive_2step id=&#8217;18141&#8242;]<span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Click here for more information.<\/span>[\/thrive_2step]<\/p>\n<h2><em>&#8220;So, Where Are The Minor Chords In The Major Key?&#8221;<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>There are seven unique chords in the major key and their roots are the tones of the major scale: seven of them.<\/p>\n<p>In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe tones of the scale (which are C, D, E, F, G, A, and B) are the root notes of the scale tone chords in the key:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 1-chord (is the C major seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,B,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 2-chord (is the D minor seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,F,A,C,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 3-chord (is the E minor seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,B,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 4-chord (is the F major seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,F,A,C,E,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 5-chord (is the G major seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,B,D,F,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 6-chord (is the A minor seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,C,E,G,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 7-chord (is the B half-diminished seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,B,D,F,A,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Our focus in this segment is to determine the minor chords in the major key and they are as follows:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2-chord (is the D minor seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,F,A,C,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 3-chord (is the E minor seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,B,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 6-chord (is the A minor seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,C,E,G,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Altogether, there are three minor chords in the major key: the 2-chord, 3-chord, and 6-chord.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> To learn more about this, I recommend our 500+ page course: The <strong>&#8220;Official Guide To Piano Playing.&#8221;<\/strong> [thrive_2step id=&#8217;18141&#8242;]<span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Click here for more information.<\/span>[\/thrive_2step]<\/p>\n<h2>Minor Chord Idea Transposition In The Major Key<\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s no limit to what can be transposed from one minor chord to another in the major key. However, we&#8217;ll be looking at the chord-based transposition of scales, chords\/voicings, progressions, and melodic lines in the major key.<\/p>\n<h3>Transposition Of Scales<\/h3>\n<p>The relative minor key is established on the sixth tone of the scale. In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the relative minor key is established on the sixth tone of the scale and that&#8217;s A:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nConsequently, the key of A minor:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,B,C,D,E,F,G,A,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the relative minor key to the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;The Traditional Scales Associated With The Key Of A Minor Can Be Transposed&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are three traditional scales associated with the key of A minor:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The A natural minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,B,C,D,E,F,G,A,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe A harmonic minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,B,C,D,E,F,Gs,A,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe A melodic minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,B,C,D,E,Fs,Gs,A,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;which can be transposed from A (the sixth tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to D (the second tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to produce the following scales:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The D natural minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,E,F,G,A,Bb,C,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe D harmonic minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,E,F,G,A,Bb,Cs,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe D melodic minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,E,F,G,A,B,Cs,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;and also to E (the third tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to produce the following scales:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The E natural minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Fs,G,A,B,C,D,E,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe E harmonic minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Fs,G,A,B,C,Ds,E,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe E melodic minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Fs,G,A,B,Cs,Ds,E,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em>&#8220;Scales Associated With The 2-Chord (The D Minor Chord) Can Be Transposed&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The following scales are associated with the 2-chord:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The D Dorian scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe D minor pentatonic scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,F,G,A,C,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe D Dorian bebop scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,E,F,Fs,G,A,B,C,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;can be transposed from D (the second tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to E (the third tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to produce the following scales:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The E Dorian scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Fs,G,A,B,Cs,D,E,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe E minor pentatonic scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,A,B,D,E,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe E Dorian bebop scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Fs,G,Gs,A,B,Cs,D,E,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;and also to A (the sixth tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to produce the following scales:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The A Dorian scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,B,C,D,E,Fs,G,A,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe A minor pentatonic scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,C,D,E,G,A,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe A Dorian bebop scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,B,C,Cs,D,E,Fs,G,A,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em>&#8220;So, What&#8217;s The Outcome&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The chord-based transposition of scales between the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th tones in the major key provides you with multiple scale options. In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;you might not have the E Dorian scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Fs,G,A,B,Cs,D,E,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;in mind as a scale option for the E minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,B,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;and this is because the F#-note in the E Dorian scale is NOT a scale tone in the key of C major.<\/p>\n<p>It is the compatibility of the D Dorian scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,D,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;with the D minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,F,A,C,&amp;color=00CCCC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;that makes the use of the E Dorian scale over the E minor seventh chord an option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> To learn more about this, I recommend our 500+ page course: The <strong>&#8220;Official Guide To Piano Playing.&#8221;<\/strong> [thrive_2step id=&#8217;18141&#8242;]<span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Click here for more information.<\/span>[\/thrive_2step]<\/p>\n<h3>Transposition Of Progressions<\/h3>\n<p>Chord progressions can be transposed from one scale tone to another in the major key. In chord-based idea transposition, minor chord ideas can be transposed between the 2-chord, the 3-chord, and the 6-chord.<\/p>\n<p>A 2-5-1 chord progression to the 6-chord:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,A,D,F,&amp;color=00FF66&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 5-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,Gs,C,D,G,&amp;color=00FF66&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 1-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,B,C,E,&amp;color=00FF66&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;can be transposed to the 2-chord:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2-chord:<\/p>\n<p>The 5-chord:<\/p>\n<p>The 1-chord:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;and the 3-chord:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,E,A,C&amp;color=00FF66&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 5-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,,,Ds,G,A,D&amp;color=00FF66&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 1-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,D,Fs,G,B,&amp;color=00FF66&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Chord progressions to the 2-chord or 3-chord can also be transposed to other scale tones in the major key.<\/p>\n<h3>Transposition Of Melodic Lines<\/h3>\n<p>Melodic lines like runs, licks, riffs, etc., can be transposed from one scale tone in the major key to another and this is chord based.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>Here&#8217;s How It Works&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Licks that are played over the 2-chord can be transposed to the 3-chord and the 6-chord.<\/p>\n<p>Licks that are compatible with the 3-chord can be transposed to the 2-chord and the 6-chord.<\/p>\n<p>Licks that are played over the 6-chord can be transposed to the 2-chord and the 3-chord.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> To learn more about this, I recommend our 500+ page course: The <strong>&#8220;Official Guide To Piano Playing.&#8221;<\/strong> [thrive_2step id=&#8217;18141&#8242;]<span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Click here for more information.<\/span>[\/thrive_2step]<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s my pleasure showing you how to move your minor chord ideas from one minor chord to another in the major key and I know that this lesson has opened your eyes to a lot of possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>In a subsequent lesson, we&#8217;ll cover the chord-based transposition of the major chord in the major key.<\/p>\n<p>Keep up the great work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The minor chord idea transposition is a universal concept every musician must not be without. &#8220;Permit Me To Tell You Why&#8230;&#8221; Most music styles across classical and popular music have one thing in common and that is the concept of key and quality. 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