A minor guitar chord
How to play the A minor chord, written Am, on guitar. The shape is x 0 2 2 1 0 and it sounds the notesA – C – E — free to print or download below.
How to play the A minor chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 0 2 2 1 0 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes A – C – E.
Notes in the A minor chord
The A minor chord contains the notes A – C – E. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 0 2 2 1 0 from the lowest string to the highest.
A minor guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A minor chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 0 2 2 1 0 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 2 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A – C – E.
What notes are in the A minor chord?
The A minor chord (Am) contains the notes A – C – E.
Is the A minor guitar chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.