To find the relative minor chord of any major key you just count down three half steps. The two keys share the same notes. Using relative minor chords is a great way to transition between major and minor without changing the key signature.

If you were playing a song in D major and want to shift to a minor sound without changing the key signature, you could move to B minor.

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B Major Pentatonic Scale

The notes of the B Major Pentatonic Scale are B, C#, D#, F#, and G#.  B Major Pentatonic Scale – All Across the Neck B Major Pentatonic Scale – Pattern

Finger Picking – The Middle Pinch

All examples below are using a G chord. Use a metronome. Focus on thumb independence. These exercises focus on pinches with thumb and middle finger. I suggest you also try

Diminished Chords

A diminished chord is a type of chord that has a tense, unstable, or unresolved sound, often used to create a feeling of suspense or tension in music. It’s built