If you are Playing in C maj. Ant the pattern goes to  an f, Can you use a Dm in place of the f.

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Jim

...the "relative minor" is based upon the VI (or sixth degree) note of the Ionian or "mother" key. For example, in the Key-of-C, the VI-note is A, so the "relative minor" is thus Am, like this:

C = Root, A = 6th, so vi-chord (lower case denotes 'minor') is Am.

...now when you change to an F chord, its' VI-note is D, so its' vi-chord would be Dm, like this:

D = Root, D = 6th, so vi-chord is Dm

...and, you'd do the same thing when you change to a G chord.

Obviously, this (above) example is in the Key-of-C, but the same process is used regardless of what key you start (root) with.


The HARMONIZED Ionian Scale, in chords that are related to the Root:

I = Major (Root)
ii = minor
iii = minor
IV = Major
V = Major
vi = minor <---the "relative minor" to the I / Root above!
vii = minor

Thank you, to the tele man- I have been looking for someone to explain that one for a long time, I keep searchin books and no one has ever made it that simple for this hillbilly picker.

To make it even simpler, just go three semitones lower and there is your relative minor.