Left Hand Chords · Lesson 4 of 12

Minor Triads — Am Dm Em

Minor block chords: Am, Dm, Em. The middle note (third) is one semitone lower than in a major chord, producing a darker sound. Compare C major and Am — same finger shape, very different feel.

What you'll practice

Play Am, Dm, Em block chords in left handDistinguish major vs minor sound by earKnow the three most important minor chords in the key of C
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Lesson 5: Progression I–V–vi–IV (C G Am F)