Am Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in BFBF Tuning

Short answer: Am is a A Minor chord with the notes A, C, E. In BFBF tuning, there are 5 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: A-, A min, A Minor

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How to Play Am on Bass

Am, A-, Amin, AMinor

Notes: A, C, E

Quick Summary

The Am chord contains the notes: A, C, E
In BFBF tuning, there are 5 voicings available
Also written as: A-, A min, A Minor
Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Am chord on Bass?

Am is a A Minor chord. It contains the notes A, C, E. On Bass in BFBF tuning, there are 5 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Am on Bass?

To play Am on in BFBF tuning, use one of the 5 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Am chord?

The Am chord contains the notes: A, C, E.

How many ways can you play Am on Bass?

In BFBF tuning, there are 5 voicings for the Am chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A, C, E.

What are other names for Am?

Am is also known as A-, A min, A Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A, C, E.

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