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A minor chord (Am)

Am has 3 notes: A C E. Its formula is 1 ♭3 5.

Degree1♭35
NoteACE

How to play Am on guitar

Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.

  • A shape

    Open position

    ×
  • G shape

    Fret 2

  • E shape

    Fret 5

    5
  • D shape

    Fret 7

    7××
  • C shape

    Fret 9 · Partial

    9××
  • A shape

    Fret 12

    12×
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Scales to play over Am

Other A chords

The same chord in every key

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