Unit 1: Minor Keys Flashcards
1
Q
What is relative Minor?
A
Same Key signature (c maj = A min)
2
Q
What is a Natural Minor scale?
A
b3 b6 b7 - me le te
3
Q
What is a Melodic Minor scale?
A
Ascending - b3 Descending - b3 b6 b7
4
Q
What is a Harmonic Minor scale?
A
b3 b6 - me le
5
Q
What is parallel minor?
A
Same tonic Cmaj -> Cmin
6
Q
How do you find relative minor?
A
Sixth scale degree of major key signature
7
Q
What is the b3 scale degree in minor called?
A
mediant
8
Q
What is the b6 scale degree in minor called?
A
submediant
9
Q
What is the b7 scale degree in minor called?
A
subtonic
Used in natural and descending minor
10
Q
What is the natural 6 scale degree in ascending melodic called?
A
raised subdominant
11
Q
What is the natural 7th scale degree in minor called?
A
leading tone
12
Q
How do you make a major key into a parallel minor?
A
add 3 flats
