Am chord
A minor, also written Amin, A-.
- Notes
- A C E
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Easiest
- x02210
root note · numbers are fingers · ○ open string · × don't play
3 ways to play Am
Tap a shape to hear it. Shapes read from the lowest string to the highest: numbers are frets, 0 = open, x = don't play.
- Easiestx02210
Strings, low to high: x A E A C E
- no barre
- 3 fingers
- 1 string not played
- 577555
Strings, low to high: A E A C E A
- barre on fret 5
- 2 fingers
- up at fret 5
- x-12-14-14-13-12
Strings, low to high: x A E A C E
- barre on fret 12
- 4 fingers
- up at fret 12
- 1 string not played
Easiest changes from Am
What's in Am
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C | b3 | minor third |
| E | 5 | fifth |
Other A chords
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