Primary Chords: Major and Minor

In a previous class we discussed the idea of primary chords. These chords are the I, IV, and V chord of a particular key. We have played the primary chords in the key of G (I = G, IV = C, V = D).
Primary chords exist in minor keys as well, but they look a little different. While Major key primary chords are all major (I, IV, V), minor key primary chords look like this: i, iv, V7

We know two of the minor chords: Em and Am

In the key of Em, these are the i and iv chords. The V7 chord is a bit more tricky and may pose more of a challenge to some of you because it uses the pinky on the left hand.

I introduce to you the B7 chord...

You'll notice when you play these chords together they have a darker more moody sound than the major chords we have been playing.

Take your time playing through these chords with the various strum patterns we have been working on.