Chord symbols represent chords. The chord symbols of triads are shown on this page.

Major Triads

A letter by itself represents a major chord:

C

Minor Triads

For minor chords we add m (lower case), min or - :

Cm

Diminished Triads

For diminished triads, we add dim, o or m(b5) :

Cdim

Augmented Triads

For augmented triads we add aug, + or #5 :

Caug


Inversions

To indicate an inversion, we add a slash and specify the note to be played in the bass:

See also: Seventh Chord, Ninth Chords, Other Extensions




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