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
Dm chord
Dm is a minor chord with the notes D, F, A. Also written Dmin, D–.
D1
F♭3
A5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| D | root | 0 |
| F | minor 3rd | 3 |
| A | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | D – F – A | |
| 1st inversion | F – A – D (Dm/F) | |
| 2nd inversion | A – D – F (Dm/A) |