Hey Friend,
We’re coming down to the wire - only two more chords in the C# minor harmonic scale. And it’s Friday!
The VI chord is A major in the key of C# minor.
Im IIdim III IVm Vm VI VII
C#m D#dim E F#m G#m A B
A major is made up of the A, C# and E notes (the 1 3 5), pulled from the A major scale.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (8)
A B C# D E F# G# (A)
And if by chance you haven’t caught this point, these three notes are also prevalent in the key of C# minor, so the A chord is a perfect fit in the key.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (8)
C# D# E F# G# A B (C#)
A is a common chord you should be familiar with, and it is part of the CAGED system, so I have little doubt you’ve practiced A major before. Regardless, here are exercise files to help you solidify your skill:
Here are the various positions up the neck where you can play A Major.
And its barre chords:
Let’s get through this workday quick so we can start the weekend! To quote the ever wise Sponge Bob Square Pants, “ I’m ready! I’m ready!"
Peace~
Dave |