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
G♯m chord
G♯m is a minor chord with the notes G♯, B, D♯. Also written G♯min, G♯–. The same chord spelled from A♭ is A♭m.
G♯1
B♭3
D♯5
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♯ (G♯m/B) | |
| 2nd inversion | D♯ – G♯ – B (G♯m/D♯) |