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
E♭m chord
E♭m is a minor chord with the notes E♭, G♭, B♭. Also written E♭min, E♭–. The same chord spelled from D♯ is D♯m.
E♭1
G♭♭3
B♭5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | root | 0 |
| G♭ | minor 3rd | 3 |
| B♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | E♭ – G♭ – B♭ | |
| 1st inversion | G♭ – B♭ – E♭ (E♭m/G♭) | |
| 2nd inversion | B♭ – E♭ – G♭ (E♭m/B♭) |