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A m Description

The A minor chord, often written as "Am," is a basic and commonly used chord in guitar music. It's known for its somber and mellow sound.

Is built upon the A minor scale, which is the minor relative of C major, which is:

A B C D E F G A.

So if we take the 1, 3rd and 5th of that scale, we obtain the notes in the A minor chord: A, C and E.

Like all the other minor chords, the formula for this chord is Root (1), Minor Third (b3), Perfect Fifth (5).

Once you are comfortable with playing the A minor chord, try including it in simple songs or chord progressions. It's often paired with chords like C major, G major, and F major.

Learn 20 positions for this chord

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

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Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the D string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

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Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the B string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 17

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the low E, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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Position 18

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

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Position 19

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

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Position 20

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

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