© 2004See cross reference of "Beyond Open String Scales - Form One.
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Each of the minor scales types, starting on the same tonic note, have the same relative major.
The relative relationship that exists between the major and minor scales is only a three fret difference. If you use the four fingers of your left hand you can find those quickly with accuracy.
You will need to know where the names of the notes are on any string. For now use only one position. Locate the note "C" on the first string at the 8th fret. Set the 4th finger on that note. Have the remaining fingers placed on the first string one fret apart. 4th finger 8th fret. 3rd finger 7th fret. 2nd finger 6th fret. 1st finger 5th fret. Now check the diagrams and listen to the sounds.
The relative major is made with the 4th finger and the relative minor is made with the 1st finger. Both being made on the same string. The relative major may be found with the 4th finger and the relative minor may be found with the 1st finger. Use the same string and no more than 3 additional frets.The note for the tonic in the key of C major is located on the 8th fret 1st string. The relative minor key is located on the 5th fret 1st string. Three frets lower on the same string.
Reverse the thinking and we have the following: The relative major of any minor key is located three frets higher on the same string. With Relative keys, the minor keys borrow the major key's signature.
Next page is a little self test on relative keys.
