Minor Triads

The Minor Triad is a three-note chord that is derived from the Aeolian Mode of the Major Scale.

These notes are:

Root – m3rd – P5th

So, for a C Minor Triad, these notes would be:

C – Eb – G

There are two groups of triad fingerings presented below, open and closed position. Closed position triads are those that lay on adjacent strings on the guitar. Open position chords are those that contain string skips within these fingerings. Not everyone will find every fingering comfortable or practical, so feel free to experiment with these different fingerings and find one, or two or three, that fit well with your hands.

Each fingering is presented on a C Minor Triad, but make sure to practice these in all 12 keys so that you learn you neck, as well as take these fingerings into every possible spot on the neck.

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Minor Triads Closed Position

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Minor Triads Open Position

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Arpeggiated Minor Triads One Octave

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