The parallel minor key is that which has the same tonic note. So, the parallel minor to F major is F minor.
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A parallel Major/minor is a major and minor key that has the same letter name. Example: C Major an c minor.
That would be the relative major or minor (example: C major and A minor).
The relative major to c minor is Eb major.
If the song ends in the parallel major key of the minor key (e.g. C major in C minor), it is called a "Picardy Third" or a "Picardy Cadence." The major chord is often used because it has a much stronger resolution than a minor chord.
Piano Chords Major Keys Relative Minor Keys Signature C major A minor G major E minor D major B minor A major F# minor E major C# minor B major G# minor F# major D# minor C# major A# minor F major D minor Bb major G minor Eb major C minor Ab major F minor Db major Bb minor Gb major Eb minor Cb major Ab minor