The scale that is created by playing all the notes in a minor key signature is a natural minor scale. To create a natural minor scale, start on the tonic note and go up the scale using the interval pattern: whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step. Figure 4.22. Natural Minor Scale Intervals.
3. Try Using 2-5-1 Chord Progressions. This is another R&B technique that comes from jazz music and it’s something you may already be familiar with. If not, a 2-5-1 progression is simply a chord sequence that goes from the 2 chord, to the 5 chord, returning to the 1 chord. This progression then repeats.
Each minor scale can be used to create chords in that key. These can be used to create chord progressions that underpin melodies and will allow you to create pieces in any key you like. Chords in B Minor are created from the B Minor scale. The notes in the B natural minor scale are shown below along with the degree of the scale. B – 1, Tonic
Also, notice how the move from F to B is a sharp 4th because there is no B natural in the scale. Finally, this progression ends with E7 from the A harmonic minor scale instead of the minor scale’s normal Em (and technically, there’s an E7sus4 before the E7). Playing a dominant seventh 5 chord in a minor key like this is very common.
Minor keys, along with major keys, are a common choice for popular music. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all minor chords (B minor, E minor, and F♯ minor). For chord progressions, statistics, and tendencies, view this key in Hooktheory Trends
Chords in the key of Bb minor - A# minor natural The chord chart below lists the common triad and four note extended chords belonging to the key of B flat / A sharp natural minor. Roman numerals indicate each chord's position relative to the scale.
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minor scale chord progressions
