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A Minor Chord

Chord Diagram

A minor chord fingering diagram for guitar. Place your index finger on the first fret of the B string, middle finger on the second fret of the G string, and ring finger on the second fret of the D string. The low E string is not played, while the A and high E strings are played open.✕○○○132EADGBE

X = Don't play this string

O = Play open string

Numbers = Finger placement

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index)

1st fret of the B string (2nd string)

2nd Finger (Middle)

2nd fret of the G string (3rd string)

3rd Finger (Ring)

2nd fret of the D string (4th string)

Pro Tip: Am is one of the easiest chords to learn. Perfect for beginners to start with!

Am Chord Variations

Am7

Adds sophistication

x02010

Asus2

Bright, open sound

x02200

Asus4

Creates tension

x02230

Common Progressions with Am

Am - F - C - G

The vi-IV-I-V progression - extremely popular

AmFCG

Am - Dm - G - C

Classic minor progression

AmDmGC

Am - C - F - G

Great for ballads and emotional songs

AmCFG

Practice Tips for Am Chord

Common Mistakes

  • • Playing the low E string (6th string)
  • • Not pressing strings firmly enough
  • • Fingers too close to the frets
  • • Accidentally touching open strings

Practice Exercises

  • • Practice chord changes: Am → C → F → G
  • • Use a metronome starting at 60 BPM
  • • Strum each string to check clarity
  • • Practice with different strumming patterns

Popular Songs Using Am Chord

Stairway to Heaven

Led Zeppelin

Intermediate

Hotel California

Eagles

Advanced

Hurt

Johnny Cash

Beginner

Mad World

Gary Jules

Beginner

Creep

Radiohead

Intermediate

House of the Rising Sun

The Animals

Beginner
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