Term for conversion between different tonalities (C major to C minor, etc.)

Transposition: Changing Keys. Changing the key of a piece of music is called transposing the music. Music in a major key can be transposed to any other major key; music in a minor key can be transposed to any other minor key.

1. How do you convert C major to minor?
2. What is the relationship between C major and C minor?
3. What is the major equivalent to C minor?

How do you convert C major to minor?

Switching From Major to Minor; Keep the Same Melody

1. Create a simple 2-chord progression that focuses on minor, and then move it to the relative major. ...
2. Compose a short 3- to 6- note melody that works well with your minor progression.
3. Take the same melody and switch to the major chords.

What is the relationship between C major and C minor?

C major is one of the most common key signatures used in music. Its key signature has no flats and no sharps. Its relative minor is A minor and its parallel minor is C minor. On the piano, the C major scale can be played by playing only the white keys starting on C.

What is the major equivalent to C minor?

C minor is a minor scale based on C, consisting of the pitches C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, and B♭. Its key signature consists of three flats. Its relative major is E♭ major and its parallel major is C major.