What key sounds mysterious?

blitzguitar.com - Easy Trick to Spice up Chords in D minor Key

What is the difference between keyboard and piano?

The main differences between a piano and a keyboard are: A 'piano' is an acoustic instrument with weighted keys whereas a 'keyboard' is an electric...

Last updated Sep 1, 2020

What if I lost my gas cap?

Dealing with a lost gas cap is very simple. If you find yourself miles from your nearest auto parts store, where fuel caps are available to...

Last updated Feb 7, 2021

Promotion

Mysterious Chords in D minor

Easy Trick to Spice up Chords in D minor Key

Happy Easter, guys! I hope you are having a fantastic day.

Today I want to talk to you about the D minor key and how you can spice up chords by using a straightforward guitar trick. I call these types of chords “Mysterious chords” because they have this obscure, mystical sound that is really characteristic of this key. Chords in D minor key love the note “E,” and the awesome thing about the guitar is the fact that the first open string happens to be E. All we got to do is to play the chords so that the open strings are always open and never fretted. Using this simple trick, you will be able to create beautiful, mysterious chords without changing the basic chord or having to learn more difficult shapes. As always we will keep the exercises very practical and musical, so you feel playing some music. Once you are done with the exercise, don’t forget to experiment with the chords and apply them to songs you already play (as long as they are in a key of Dmin).

For now, grab your guitar and play along.

Let’s get started.

The Video

The Chord Progression

Mysterious Chords in D minor

Let’s take it to step by step and learn the chords we will be working on today. You will be surprised to see how each chord will change once the first open string is added to it. Let me analyze every chord, and let me show you the difference between the basic and mysterious chords.

D mind add 9

The D minor chord we will be playing for this exercise sounds pretty basic. The chord on the left is a simple D minor chord with Root, root, and minor 3rd. Once we add the E open string, the chords become Dmin(add9)

Bbmaj(#11)

This chord sounds very mysterious and beautiful to arpeggiate.

Notice that the only difference between the D minor chord and the B flat is the bass note. The simple Bb major chord has the Root, major 3rd, and perfect 5th, but when we add the E open string, it will be a Bb(#11) chord.

The Gmin7(6)

Another interesting sounding chord. The Gmin7(6) is a basic G minor 7 chord with the major 6th. This chord reminds me of the Dorian more (because of the major 6 over a minor chord).

Cmaj (add9/11)

This chord can have two different names. Dmin/C and Cmaj (add9/11). The E open string is definitely closer to a C major chord with the 9th and 11th.

Don’t forget to Experiment.

Guys, once you are done with the exercise, you should always implement these chords in your playing.

The ultimate goal is to copy and learn, then experiment and implement.

Good luck with your journey.

What music is scientifically proven to help study?

Classical: The best music for concentration As far as concentration goes, science dictates that classical music is the best for aiding studying....

Last updated May 4, 2021

Do people who play an instrument have a higher IQ?

Picking up a musical instrument gives you a higher IQ, according to a new study of more than 4,600 volunteers. New research has claimed that...

Last updated Sep 13, 2018

Join almost HALF A MILLION Happy Students Worldwide

Promotion

How much is a 2022 Yamaha?

The 2022 Yamaha TW200 is tagged with an impressively low MSRP of $4799. We have tested the Yamaha TW200.

ultimatemotorcycling.com - 2022 Yamaha TW200 Buyer's Guide [Specs, Prices, 15 Photos]

Hello everyone and welcome once again to Motos and Friends—Ultimate Motorcycling’s weekly Podcast… My name is Arthur Coldwells. In this week’s first segment, Associate Editor Kelly Callan tells about her take on BMW’s upper middleweight ADV-style bike, the BMW F 900 XR with Premium package. The smaller, much less expensive sibling to the awesome 1000 XR could easily be overlooked on the showroom floor, so Kelly gives us her take on whether it would be worth your time, if you’re in the market for this type of moto. In the second segment I chat with Ricki Renghi. He’s the service manager at Wheels in Motion, a dealership in Chatsworth California. Of course he’s crazy busy, but he still manages to ride his various motorcycles 24/7, on the street, the track and off-road too. Ricki’s an absolute hoot to talk to. He’s an energetic young guy with a truly positive vibe, and a magic sense of humor, so we had a good time and laughed a lot. I’m sure you’ll enjoy hearing his stories. So, from all of us here at Motos & Friends… we hope you enjoy this episode!

BMW F 900 XR Kelly Callan Review

Can you store a Yamaha keyboard on its side?

A digital piano can be stored vertically on its back or side; it won't be damaged if it is stored vertically. Digital pianos are often made of...

Last updated Sep 12, 2021

What are the 12 basic music notes?

Western music typically uses 12 notes – C, D, E, F, G, A and B, plus five flats and equivalent sharps in between, which are: C sharp/D flat...

Last updated May 20, 2022

Promotion

At what age do humans have the best memory?

Our ability to remember new information peaks in our 20s, and then starts to decline noticeably from our 50s or 60s. Because the hippocampus is one...

Last updated Aug 18, 2021

Promotion

What is difference between piano and Casio keyboard?

However, they are very different instruments that are used for distinct purposes. Pianos are acoustic string instruments that produce sound when...

Last updated Nov 27, 2022