A Minor Guitar Chord

Notes: A - C - E

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th

Am

×
Standard

Am

5
E Shape (Fret 5)

How to Play Am

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string
  5. 5Play the A, high E strings open

About Minor Chords

Built from the 1st, flatted 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Minor chords sound darker and more melancholy.

A Minor on Other Instruments

PianoUkulele

Progressions with A Minor

I - V - vi - IV

Key of C

CGAmF

vi - IV - I - V

Key of C

AmFCG

I - vi - IV - V

Key of C

CAmFG

ii - V - I

Key of G

AmD7G

Other A Chords

AA7Amaj7Am7AdimAaugAsus2Asus4Aadd9A6Am6A9

Other Minor Chords

CmC#mDmEbmEmFmF#mGmAbmBbmBm