Minor Piano Chords
Minor chords lower the third by a half step compared with major. The darker color of root – minor third – perfect fifth appears in countless ballads, pop hooks, and classical themes.
Chord formulas in this category
| Type | Formula | Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | 1 – b3 – 5 | Open in Explorer |
Formulas use the shared chord-theory registry (Minor). Notes on each chord page are generated from that same source of truth.
Example chords
Browse All Minor Chords
Every minor chord page in the library, organized by root.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between major and minor chords?
- Both share the root and fifth. Major uses a major third; minor uses a minor third (3 semitones). That one-semitone change transforms the mood.
- Are minor chords harder than major chords?
- Finger shapes are just as simple. The challenge is recognizing the sound and using minor chords fluently in progressions alongside major.
Browse all qualities: Minor.