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Minor keys, figures and doubling

Chords in a minor key from the harmonic minor, accidentals in the figures, which note to double, and writing a chord in four parts yourself.

Start with Chords in a minor key. In 15 minutes you will be able to name the chord on any degree of a minor key.

Lessons

  1. Chords in a minor keyThe triads of the harmonic minor, how the ABRSM book labels them, and which ones to use. 15 min, Plus
  2. Accidentals in the figuresHow the figures show the raised 7th of a minor key, and what an accidental on its own means. 12 min, Plus
  3. Which note to doubleFour voices and three notes: which note to double in root position, first and second inversion and diminished chords, and the one note never to double. 15 min, Plus
  4. Write chords in four partsA method for writing any chord above a figured bass note, and how your answer is marked. 15 min, Plus

Practise and test

Follows the ABRSM syllabus. ABRSM is a trade mark of its owner; Brainlag is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ABRSM. Every example and question is original. Results are Brainlag estimates, not exam results.