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A Minor Chord on Guitar (Am)
To play Am on guitar, press the strings shown below; some strings ring open. Then strum from the 5th string down: the notes A, C, E ring together. First the picture, then each finger, then three chords to practise Am with.
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- MIDI keyboard
- Digital or acoustic piano
- Guitar
- Computer, phone or tablet
Am chord diagram
Where each finger goes
- Middle: 4th string (D), fret 2
- Ring: 3rd string (G), fret 2
- Index: 2nd string (B), fret 1
Strings to play
x02210: × = do not play, 0 = open string.
Making Am ring
- A string buzzes? Press right behind the fret, not on top of it.
- A string is muted? Arch your fingers so they touch only their own string.
- Hurts at first? Normal. Five minutes a day toughens the fingertips in a couple of weeks.
The notes inside Am, string by string
| 5th string (A) | open: A |
|---|---|
| 4th string (D) | fret 2: E |
| 3rd string (G) | fret 2: A |
| 2nd string (B) | fret 1: C |
| 1st string (high E) | open: E |
From Am to A only one thing changes: 2nd string (B): fret 1 → fret 2.
Learning Am step by step
- Place the fingers one at a time, then strum and listen to each string.
- Lift the hand, then land all fingers together. Repeat ten times.
- Change from Am to C and back for a minute; then add Dm.
A second Am shape
Players switch to this position to keep the hand in one area of the neck.
Practise Am with the microphone
ChordRunner listens to your guitar: when Am appears, strum it and your runner jumps. The game shows the chord symbol only, so you learn to find the shape yourself. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
Play the demoCommon questions
What notes are in the Am guitar chord?
A minor has three notes: A, C, E. On the guitar some of them are doubled on different strings, so all six (or five) strings sound like one chord.
Which fingers do I use for Am?
Middle finger: 4th string (D), fret 2, ring finger: 3rd string (G), fret 2, index finger: 2nd string (B), fret 1.
Can I practise Am with the microphone?
Yes. ChordRunner hears an acoustic or electric guitar through the microphone, and also a USB MIDI keyboard. It shows the chord symbol Am, not the diagram, and checks the notes you strum.
Your instrument is the controller.
ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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