A MINOR TRIAD - GUITAR

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Chord composition

I ♭III V
Root Minor third Perfect fifth
A C E

ALL ABOUT THE A MINOR TRIAD CHORD

Pure Triad Composition

The A Minor triad chord is composed of 3 notes :

  • A (Root)
  • C (Minor third)
  • E (Perfect fifth)

These notes form pure minor triad on 3 adjacent strings.

How to play pure triad of A Minor triad on guitar

Pure minor triad of A Minor triad on 3 adjacent strings.

  • Structure: root - minor third - fifth (1-3b-5)
  • Compact melancholic sound: essence of minor without doubling
  • Voicings on 4 string sets: 654, 543, 432, 321
  • Minor jazz: economical and expressive voicings

Pure minor triads are essential in jazz, minor blues and progressive rock.

Uses of pure triads of A Minor triad

Used in minor jazz, folk, blues and modal progressions.

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