CHORDS -KEY OF A MINOR oe tee! ae 06 o o For every major key there is a minor key that is closely related. The relative minor of C Major is A Minor, Just like their major cousins, every minor key has three principle chords. The three principle chords in the key of A Minor are Am, Dm, and E7. The lower case “m” in a chord symbol means “minor.” Memorize these new chords and their fingerings. Learn them the same way that you did the chords for the key of C Major on page 15. If any of these chords do not sound clean and ring out the first few times that you strum them do not get discouraged. With time and practice they will begin to sound better. Remember, fingering is very important for proper technique. ‘Once you have mastered these chords go on to the exercises on the next page. 19CHORD EXERCISES ~ KEY OF A MINOR Exercise 1 EV Am Remember that it is very important that you know the names of the chords that you are Playing. Try not to pause between the chord changes. Exercise 2 Am Dm Am Dm THE T-BAR BLUES IN A MINOR 20