3 · Major or minor?

Major sounds bright and settled, minor sounds dark or sad. The difference is one note: the 3rd. G major has B; G minor lowers it to B♭. That's all it takes to change the mood.

Play G then Em, C then Am, D then Dm, and listen for the change. Then try it with your eyes closed while someone else plays.

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Play E then Em, A then Am, D then Dm. Say "bright" or "dark" before each chord rings out, then check.

Practise · Ear trainingMajor or minor?listen for the 3rd: bright is major, dark is minor; the 7th chords can wait

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