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Am chord on guitar

Explore the Am shape, notes, sound and practical use on guitar.

DETECTED CHORD
Am

Minor

CEA
SHAPEx02210
BASS NOTEA
CHORD DEGREES
A1C♭3E5
OTHER VOICINGS
016-string string fretboardTap OPEN to toggle open string / mute · Frets 1–12
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E1
B2
G3
D4
A5
E6

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02UNDERSTAND THE SOUNDWhat this chord feels like
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Minor harmony with root position.

↗WHERE IT FITS · VOICING

Use this comfortable guitar voicing to support the groove and leave space for the other instruments.

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