How to build a minor chord
A minor triad stacks a minor 3rd and a major 3rd: root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th. Compared with the major triad only the 3rd is lowered.
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Chord
B♭m chord
B♭m is a minor chord with the notes B♭, D♭, F. Also written B♭min, B♭–. The same chord spelled from A♯ is A♯m.
B♭1
D♭♭3
F5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| B♭ | root | 0 |
| D♭ | minor 3rd | 3 |
| F | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | B♭ – D♭ – F | |
| 1st inversion | D♭ – F – B♭ (B♭m/D♭) | |
| 2nd inversion | F – B♭ – D♭ (B♭m/F) |