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| The A minor chord consists of one and one-half steps (from the note A to the note C, a minor 3rd interval) plus two whole steps (from the note C to the note E, a major 3rd interval). Therefore, the three notes that comprise an A minor chord are: A + C + E. This analysis holds true for all minor chords. Notice that the spelling of the A minor chord form in Figure 1 is A + E + A + C + E. |