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
Cm chord
Cm is a minor chord with the notes C, E♭, G. Also written Cmin, C–.
C1
E♭♭3
G5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| C | root | 0 |
| E♭ | minor 3rd | 3 |
| G | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | C – E♭ – G | |
| 1st inversion | E♭ – G – C (Cm/E♭) | |
| 2nd inversion | G – C – E♭ (Cm/G) |