How to play A minor on guitar
Chord notes: A, C, E
Fret the B string at fret 1, the D string at fret 2, and the G string at fret 2. Strum from the A string downward.
Practice tip: Avoid the low E string in the standard open-position voicing and listen for a clear open high E string.
Songs using the Am chord
Practice this chord in the song versions below.
- Street By StreetMain chords: Cmaj7, A7, G7, Dm7, Am
- Sex Drugs EtcMain chords: C, G, Em, Am, C/B
- The MotherMain chords: G, C, D, Dsus9, Am
- Mind And SoulMain chords: G, Am, C, Bm
- One DayMain chords: C, F, G, Am
- Walking Back HomeMain chords: G, D7, Em, Am, C