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
Am chord
Am is a minor chord with the notes A, C, E. Also written Amin, A–.
A1
C♭3
E5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| A | root | 0 |
| C | minor 3rd | 3 |
| E | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | A – C – E | |
| 1st inversion | C – E – A (Am/C) | |
| 2nd inversion | E – A – C (Am/E) |