Minor Piano Chords
There are 12 minor piano chords. If you know major chords,you can make a minor chord easily. To make minor chords, play the major chord and then lower the middle note. (The middle note is the 3rd note of the scale.)
Lowering a note means to make the note lower by one semi-tone or a half-step. This usually means going from a white key to the next lowest black key or vice versa. For example, E goes to Eb, C# goes to C. Be careful of C and F though because with these notes you go to the next lowest white key.
For example, if you want to play an A minor chord, think about the notes for A major. They are A C# E. Then lower the middle note. This means taking C# to C. The notes for this chord then are A C E.
How Minor Chords Are Written
Minor chords are written with a small “m”.
For example, F#m, Em, Bbm.
Here’s a list of the all the minor piano chords:
All the Minor Piano Chords
Some chords will be the same but with different names. So if there's one you're still looking for, have a look below for a the chord with the same notes:
Db Minor Chord - look at C# minor chord.
Gb Minor Chord - look at F# minor chord.
Ab Minor Chord - look at G# minor chord.
Video Playlist of Minor Chords
Old School Chart
Here is the original chord chart for this page. I've kept it here in case it's useful for you. (It'll be easy to print.)
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Am = A C E
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Bbm = Bb Db F
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Bm = B D F#
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Cm = C Eb G
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C#m = C# E G#
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Dm = D F A
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Ebm = Eb Gb Bb |
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Em = E G B
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Fm = F Ab C
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F#m = F# A C#
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Gm = G Bb D
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G#m = G# B D# |
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Major piano chords and minor piano chords are the most common types. If you’ve learned both kinds, you can play almost anything. The next most common type is 7th chords.
You can find them on the chord charts page along with many other types of chords.
To learn about the m7 or minor seventh chord - which sounds awesome - visit the m7 Chord page here.
Now you know all about minor chords!
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More pages that might help:
Dbm Piano Chord Notes, Finger Positions & How to Play It
Learn which notes to play for Dbm chord, which fingers to use, inversions, Dbm/Ab and more.
F#m Piano Chord: How to Play It, Inversions, & Progressions
Learn the notes of F#m piano chord and understand how to play it with pictures and video!
Dm Chord Piano Notes, Finger Positions & How To (D Minor Chord)
Learn the notes of Dm piano chord and understand how to play it with pictures and video!
How To Play Gm Chord On Piano (G Minor Chord)
How to play Gm chord on piano with notes, finger positions, inversions and more!
Fm Piano Chord – What it is & How To Play It (F Minor Chord)
How to play Fm chord on piano and what notes to use – with video and pictures!
Cm Piano Chord & How To Play It (Charts & Video) – C Minor Chord
What notes go in Cm chord and how do you play it? Notes, fingers and info here!
Top Tips for Filling In Piano Chords
Start filling in piano chords with these top tips and get your chords sounding fuller and more interesting.
Am Piano Chord Notes, How To & Diagrams (A Minor Chord)
Learn how to play the Am chord, what notes are in and a cool chord progression too!
Bm Piano Chord – What it is & How To Play It (B Minor Chord)
Learn the notes of Bm chord, how to play it, inversions, Bm/F# and more!
Join the 14 Day Piano Chord Challenge
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How To Play C#m Piano Chord: Notes, Progressions & More
Learn to play C#m chord on piano with notes and chord chart. Understand it's key signature and use the progressions for practice.
Em Piano Chord & How To Play It with Notes & Video (E Minor Chord)
Learn how to play Em chord, the notes, inversions and a cool chord progression.
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