Minor inverted chord - piano
Minor chord inversions follow the same principle as major ones, with the minor third creating a darker color. Essential for harmonic progressions and smooth accompaniments.
Intervals
| Degree | I | ♭III | V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interval | Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth |
| Semitones | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Formula 1 - ♭3 - 5
Theory
Minor inversions preserve the 1-♭3-5 intervals but change the bass note. Widely used in classical and jazz music to create chromatic or stepwise bass lines.
Examples
Example: Do Minor inverted