Minor Thirds

Minor Thirds

A Minor 3rd is one half step lower than a Major Third. By themselves, Minor 3rds tend to have a sad sound. They are often written as "b3" which we pronounce "Flat 3".

A Minor 3rd is equal to a whole step + a half step. It is also equal to 3 semitones.


Minor Thirds

A Minor 3rd is one half step lower than a Major Third.

By themselves, Minor 3rds tend to have a sad sound.

They are often written as “b3” which we pronounce “Flat 3”.

A Minor 3rd is equal to a whole step + a half step.

It is also equal to 3 semitones.


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