Major and Minor Sounds

You have learned C, G, D, and A five-finger positions.

Their pattern was Whole - Wbole - Half- Whole. This sound is called major.
Naw lower the 3rd note one-half step.
Play and listen to the sound.
Play the C major 5-finger position below. This is called the C minor 5-finger position.

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Play C major and C minor positions in 3 different places on the piano.

Listen to the difference in the sound !
Practice and memorize the look, fee[, and sound of these 5-finger patterns. ~
Play them each day as wann-ups. SJ
Your teacher may even suggest other ways for you
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Teacher Note: See Achlevement Skill Sheet #1, Major 5-flnger Pattems and Cross-hand Arpeggios (AS5001)
Achlevemeot Sklll Sheet #2, Minor 5-finger Pattems and Cross-hand Arpeggios (AS5002)
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