Minor Chords
The next type of chord you will learn to play is called a minor chord. A minor chord is indicated by a small "m" written after the chord name.
Type 1 keyboards (e.g. Yamaha) To play a minor chord on this type of keyboard, press the chord key together with any black key to its left.
Type 2 keyboards (e.g.Casio) To play a minor chord on this type of keyboard, press the chord key together with any key (white or black) to its right. Any minor chord can be played in this manner.
The D Minor Chord (Dm)
Type 1 Keyboards (eg Yamaha)
Dm
Chord Symbol
To play a Dm chord on this type of keyboard, press the D key shown on the diagram with the thumb of your left hand, together with the black key to its left using your second finger.
Type 2 Keyboards (eg Casio)
Dm
Chord Symbol
To play a Dm chord on this type of keyboard, press the D key shown on the diagram with the second finger of your left hand, together with the white key to its right, using your thumb.
On the recording there are four bars introduction to this song.
On the recording there are eight bars introduction to this song.
Suggested Rhythm: Waltz
On the recording there are four bars introduction to this song. The lead-in notes are played on the third and fourth beats of the fourth bar of the introduction.
Suggested Rhythm: Rock
Things to Remember
- You can now play the song Good King Wencelas on page 50 of Supplementary Songbook A.
