# 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. With E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of A minor.

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

## 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: 208

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 0 2 2 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/e/002210)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 2 2 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/e/xx2210)
- Shape 3: 0 3 2 2 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/e/032210)
- Shape 4: 0 0 7 5 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/e/007555)
- Shape 5: -1 7 7 5 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/e/x77555)
- Shape 6: 0 7 7 5 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/e/077555)
- Shape 7: 0 0 7 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/e/007550)
- Shape 8: -1 7 7 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-minor/e/x77550)

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