Play the minor add4 chord on guitar

The minor add4 chord (m(add4)) enriches the minor triad with a perfect fourth, creating harmonic ambiguity between minor character and modal suspension.

Chord composition

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RootMinor thirdPerfect fourthPerfect fifth
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Formula 1 - ♭3 - 4 - 5

Theory

The m(add4) chord combines minor third and perfect fourth. D m(add4) = D-F-G-A, E m(add4) = E-G-A-B. The interval of 2 semitones between minor third and fourth creates a softer sound than in major add4. This chord is used for expressive modal passages.

Play the minor add4 chord on the guitar

The Minor Add4 chord positions on guitar

Styles

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