“Must-Know” Chords for Composing in Minor Scales

In this Music Theory and Composition lesson, you'll discover how to form and apply the essential chords in any piece of music using the Minor scale—whether it's Natural, Harmonic, Dorian, or Melodic. We'll dive deep into functional harmony, focusing on the Tonic, Pre-Dominant, and Dominant chords, with special attention to using inversions. You'll see these chords in action through various rhythms, movie themes, and general improvisation techniques.