FretChords

Am

A Minor

Also known as:Am
Notes
ACE
Intervals

Root - Minor 3rd - Perfect 5th

Formula

1 - b3 - 5

Family

Minor Chords

Chord Voicings

24 different ways to play Am

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231
EADGBe
Position 1

Open position

Difficulty

easy

Fret Span

2 frets

Fingering
--231-

E A D G B e

Notes Played
ACE

Common Progressions

Popular chord progressions featuring Am

Minor 2-5-1 (ii-V-i)

Bm7b5 - E7 - Am7
Jazz Minor

Andalusian Cadence

Am - F - G - E
Flamenco / Rock

Emotional Ballad (i-VI-III-VII)

Am - F - C - G
Pop / Rock

Chord Tips

Practical tips to make Am sound clean and effortless.

  • Let the 2 open strings ring for a fuller sound.
  • Keep your thumb relaxed behind the neck for smoother transitions.
  • Mute 1 string with a light touch to keep the chord clean.
  • Aim for the bass note A on the lowest string you play.

Practice Guide

Build clean tone and smooth transitions with these quick exercises.

Daily Checklist

  • Fret close to the metal and apply steady pressure to avoid buzzing.
  • Practice switching between Am and Bm7b5 at a slow tempo.
  • Strum lightly, then increase volume once every note rings clean.
  • Use a metronome to keep timing consistent as you speed up.

Try This Progression

Use this progression to practice Am in context:

Bm7b5 - E7 - Am7

Start at a slow tempo, then increase the BPM once transitions feel smooth.