Minor Triad
The minor triad has a dark, introspective sound created by the flat third degree. It is the foundation of minor key harmony and widely used across all genres of music.
Symbol: m, min, -
Formula: 1-♭3-5
C Minor Triad: C – D# – G
Choose a Root
Interval Formula
| Degree | Interval | Semitones from Root | Note (C Minor Triad) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root (1) | 0 | C |
| ♭3 | Minor 3rd (♭3) | 3 | D# |
| 5 | Perfect 5th (5) | 7 | G |
Related Chords
Common Progressions
- i-iv-v-i
- ii-V-I