Minor Chords
Before moving on to work on the right hand, try these additional chords for further
practice. Notice that the letter m beside a chord name denotes a minor chord. The
plain letter (C, G, etc.) denotes a major chord. Major chords tend to sound brighter
and more cheerful, while minor chords have a more melancholy association. Practice
in the order Am, Dm, E7, Am.
![Am, Dm, and E7 chords](images/1/index.17.gif)
Am, Dm, and E7 chords
As you play these chords, try again to see the “family” relationship between
them. Notice that the E7 leads naturally to the A minor. Try to become really familiar
with these chords, because we will soon be coordinating them with the right hand
to play some songs.
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