What is the relative major of a minor

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The relative major of a minor key is a major key that is three half steps (or a minor third) above the minor key. For example:

  • The relative major of A minor is C major.
  • The relative major of E minor is G major.
  • The relative major of D minor is F major.

In general, you can find the relative major of any minor key by counting up three half steps from the tonic of the minor scale.