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Chord p.2
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Whether a chord is Major or minor depends on whether the third is major or minor.
The symbol for a Major Chord is simply the name of the root note.
For example, B♭ D F (a B♭ Major Triad) is notated as B♭.
Alternately, B♭ D♭ F (a B♭ minor triad) is notated as B♭m.*
Whenever you see that lower case 'm' it refers to the third of the chord and that's all - always.
*You may find minor chords notated as B♭min or B♭_
| Chord | Spelling | Symbol | Chord | Spelling | Symbol | |
| Major Triad | 1 3 5 | A | minor triad | 1 ♭3 5 | Am |