The minor triad on bass, in all 12 keys
Root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th. Move the 3rd down one fret and major becomes minor. Also called: 1 · ♭3 · 5.
Formula: 1 ♭3 5. Interval steps: m3 M3 P4. Use it over: Any minor chord.
Notes in every key
Printable chart of all 12 keys: PDF · print page · every pattern in one PDF
Where the root sits on the neck
| Key | E string | A string | B string (5-string) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| G | 3 | 10 | 8 |
| D | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| A | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| E | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| B | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| F♯ | 2 | 9 | 7 |
| C♯ | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| G♯ | 4 | 11 | 9 |
| E♭ | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| B♭ | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| F | 1 | 8 | 6 |
Practice tip
Alternate major and minor triads on the same root to train your ear on the 3rd.