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
Bm chord
Bm is a minor chord with the notes B, D, F♯. Also written Bmin, B–.
B1
D♭3
F♯5
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 (Bm/D) | |
| 2nd inversion | F♯ – B – D (Bm/F♯) |