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2014-06-20
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2024-08-14
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Tetrachords: Minor (1 2 b3 4)
The Minor tetrachord is the 1 2 b3 4 of a Aeolian (Natural Minor) scale.
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL115d
Main Category: Chords Main Instrument: Ukulele
Categories: Chords, Scales, Minor
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The Minor tetrachord is the 1 2 b3 4 of an Aeolian (Natural Minor) scale.
Traditionally, a tetrachord is a series of four tones filling in the interval of a perfect fourth. In modern usage a tetrachord is any four-note segment of a scale or tone row including the augmented fourth (+4). The term tetrachord derives from ancient Greek music theory, it literally means four strings.
Chords with a minor third in them can use a tetrachord with a minor third in them: Examples: Cm, Cm7, Cmin-maj7, Cm6
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