A Minor Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: A - C - E
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The Am guitar chord is played as x-0-2-2-1-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes A, C, E.
- Fret pattern
- x-0-2-2-1-0
- Chord notes
- A, C, E
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5
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How to Play Am
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 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 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the A Minor guitar chord?
The A Minor guitar chord uses the notes A, C, E.
How do you play Am on guitar?
Play the Am guitar chord with the x-0-2-2-1-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string Play the A, high E strings open
What is the formula for A Minor?
The A Minor formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th.