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
Em chord
Em is a minor chord with the notes E, G, B. Also written Emin, E–.
E1
G♭3
B5
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 (Em/G) | |
| 2nd inversion | B – E – G (Em/B) |