# A minor Guitar Chord

> The A minor minor chord, composed of the root (A minor), minor third C, and perfect fifth E, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third C gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Amin
- Notes: A, C, E
- Intervals: 1 (A), ♭3 (C), 5 (E)
- Mood: sad, moody, introspective, emotional
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Blues, Classical
- Playable shapes: 115

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 2 2 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/x02210)
- Shape 2: -1 0 7 5 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/x07555)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 7 5 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/xx7555)
- Shape 4: 5 7 7 5 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/577555)
- Shape 5: 5 0 7 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/507550)
- Shape 6: -1 0 7 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/x07550)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 7 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/xx7550)
- Shape 8: 5 7 7 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/577550)

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