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
C♯m chord
C♯m is a minor chord with the notes C♯, E, G♯. Also written C♯min, C♯–. The same chord spelled from D♭ is D♭m.
C♯1
E♭3
G♯5
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♯ (C♯m/E) | |
| 2nd inversion | G♯ – C♯ – E (C♯m/G♯) |