Am 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard (EADGB) Tuning

Short answer: Am is a A Minor chord with the notes A, C, E. In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 50 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play Am on 5-String Guitar

Am, A-, Amin, AMinor

Notes: A, C, E

Quick Summary

The Am chord contains the notes: A, C, E
In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 50 voicings available
Also written as: A-, A min, A Minor
Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Am chord on 5-String Guitar?

Am is a A Minor chord. It contains the notes A, C, E. On 5-String Guitar in Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 50 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Am on 5-String Guitar?

To play Am on in Standard (EADGB) tuning, use one of the 50 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 5-String Guitar?

In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 50 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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