Play the minor triad chord on guitar
The pure minor triad is the refined form of the minor chord, played on three adjacent strings. This minimalist approach highlights the dark character of the minor third while offering great harmonic mobility.
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V |
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth |
| 0 | 3 | 7 |
Formula 1 - ♭3 - 5
Theory
Pure minor triads follow the same logic as major triads, but with a minor third. Played on three adjacent strings, they enable fluid progressions and melodic harmonizations. Essential in modal jazz and contemporary music.
Play the minor triad chord on the guitar
