[Harp-L] Majors and minors/answer to Deb

[Bill Rossoll <billrossoll@xxxxxxxxx>]

Deb
Let's use C Major and A minor  as examples.
To find the relative minor of a major key, you simply rotate clockwise 
on the circle by 90  degrees. So, the relative minor of  C (Major) is A 
(minor).They both share the same sharps and flats, as do all major/minor 
relationships. The difference lies in which note you use as the tonic or 
home base for your scale. If you start on C and play a "no sharps/no 
flats" pattern, you are playing in C Major. If you start on A and follow 
the same pattern, you are in A minor.