Basic Jazz Guitar Chords: Minor

The chord formula for minor chords: 1 b3 5 b7

On this page you'll find the minor chords that are essential knowledge to every jazz guitar player. I listed them according to the string on which the root is played. These chords are all of the moveable type. Remember to leave the root out when you're playing with a bass player.

If you're not sure how guitar chords are constructed, I suggest you read the jazz guitar chord theory tutorial first.

You can find some more complex minor chords here: Advanced Minor Chords.

1. Minor chords with the root on the E string

2. Minor chords with the root on the A string

3. Minor chords with the root on the D string