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
Gm chord
Gm is a minor chord with the notes G, B♭, D. Also written Gmin, G–.
G1
B♭♭3
D5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| G | root | 0 |
| B♭ | minor 3rd | 3 |
| D | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | G – B♭ – D | |
| 1st inversion | B♭ – D – G (Gm/B♭) | |
| 2nd inversion | D – G – B♭ (Gm/D) |