Am guitar chord
The Am chord (A minor) is built from the notes A, C and E, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in G major (as ii), F major (as iii) and C major (as vi).
- Notes
- A C E
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Beginner
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x02210How to play Am
The standard open Am shape is x02210. It needs 3 fingers and stays in the first few frets, so it is one of the chords most players learn early.
Darker and more reflective than a major chord, because the third is lowered by a half step.
Other ways to play it
Songs with Am
- Molly MaloneCAmDmG7
- Scarborough FairAmGCD
- GreensleevesAmGFE
- Hark! The Herald Angels SingGDA7CAm
- It Is Well with My SoulCFAmD7G7
- O Come, O Come, EmmanuelEmAmDGB7
- Wayfaring StrangerEmAmB7CG
- What Child Is This?AmCGEmE
Questions
What notes are in the Am chord?
Am contains A, C and E. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is Am hard to play on guitar?
No. The open shape (x02210) is beginner-friendly and doesn't need a barre.
What songs use the Am chord?
In our songbook, Molly Malone, Scarborough Fair, Greensleeves and 10 more songs use Am.