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When the '4 Chord' is Minor
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A friend showed me the chords for a song he is learning: 'Sad Cafe' by the Eagles. This has the progression, B, E minor, F#, B. The expected chords would be, B, E, F#, B. The 4 Chord is minor in that song. Likewise in 'Man of the World' by Peter Green, D, A, G minor, A, D.
Interesting how the playing of the 4 Chord in minor changes the mood and feel of the song [compared to playing it in major]. Perhaps some of our theory experts like
@Viz might jump in and explain what is happening. My theory knowledge is basic but improving slightly.... Thanks.
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F major / F minor / | C / / / ||
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https://youtu.be/cmpRLQZkTb8
So say we are in G, instead of using a Cm as the iv chord, I would use F7, perhaps with an added 9th (g note). Probably quite similar to Viz's D->G13 thing
In terms of overused, Rachmaninov’s entire 3rd piano concerto (apart from the main theme) and 4th concerto use it. It infuses the whole piece. It’s a bit unsettling because you keep expecting it to resolve up a 4th.
Although strictly speaking the proper correct one is iv-bVII7-I. Like in the 2nd line of Misty. “Cloud” at 00:30
https://youtu.be/rPOlakkBlj8