Minor Chords
There are three main types of chords: major, seventh and minor chords. You have already learned some major chords and one seventh chord. The first minor chord you will learn is the D minor chord. Minor chords are indicated by a small "m" written after the chord name, for example: Dm.
The D Minor Chord
To play the D minor chord, use the first, third and fifth fingers of your left hand.
The Common Time Signature
This symbol is called common time. It means exactly the same as *.
This song is in the key of C major and contains a Dm chord in bar 13. It also contains two lead-in notes at the beginning of the song.
Scarborough Fair is another well known folk music piece. It contains D minor chords and also introduces the D note above the C note which is one octave higher than middle C. When changing between the Dm and F chords, keep your first finger in position, as it is common to both chords.
