Music Fundamentals A Balanced Approach

Method 3: Use the minor key signature

Determine the key signature of a minor scale by using the minor Circle of Fifths (see Module 9). E minor
has one sharp: F#.

Although there is an F#in the key signature, it does not affect the triad (E G B).

Exercise 6—Class Exercise

Draw minor triads using any method shown above. Triads may be drawn in any octave.

Theory Trainer Exercise 11bTriad drawing: major and minor triads.

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first third fifth

fifth third first (root)

E minor scale

E minor triad

MODULE 11

Dm Fm Am Cm Gm Bbm

F#m Bm Em EbmC#mAbm