E MINOR TRIAD - GUITAR

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Chord composition

I ♭III V
Root Minor third Perfect fifth
E G B

ALL ABOUT THE E MINOR TRIAD CHORD

Pure Triad Composition

The E Minor triad chord is composed of 3 notes :

  • E (Root)
  • G (Minor third)
  • B (Perfect fifth)

These notes form pure minor triad on 3 adjacent strings.

How to play pure triad of E Minor triad on guitar

Pure minor triad of E 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 E Minor triad

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

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