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How do you transpose from minor to major keys in music?

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Answer:

All keys have a relative major or relative minor. If it is a major key go down 3 half steps. If it is a minor key go up 3 steps.

For example A major has these notes:

A - B - C#- D- E- F#- G#

F# minor has these notes:

F#- G#- A- B- C#- D- E

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