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
Fm chord
Fm is a minor chord with the notes F, A♭, C. Also written Fmin, F–.
F1
A♭♭3
C5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| F | root | 0 |
| A♭ | minor 3rd | 3 |
| C | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | F – A♭ – C | |
| 1st inversion | A♭ – C – F (Fm/A♭) | |
| 2nd inversion | C – F – A♭ (Fm/C) |