Guitar Chord Dictionary: A# Minor Chords
Welcome to our tutorial on the A# minor chord. This chord, which belongs to the Minor Chords family, is made up of the notes A#, C#, and E#. These notes are formed by the intervals 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), and 5 (Perfect Fifth). Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the A#m chord and indeed all guitar chords.
If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they build chords, you might want to check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. This guide will give you the foundation you need to understand the A#m chord and many others.
Once you've grasped the theory behind the construction of the A#m chord, we'll show you how to play it using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visual aids will help you see exactly where to place your fingers on the fretboard. If you're unsure about how to read these diagrams and patterns, our tutorial on chord notation can help.
Playing the A#m chord will open up a whole new world of music to you. It's a commonly used chord in many genres, including rock, pop, and jazz. In fact, once you're comfortable with the A#m, you might want to explore our tutorial on jazz chord progressions, many of which use this chord.
Remember, mastering the guitar is a journey, and every new chord you learn is a step along the way. So, let's get started on the A#m chord. Happy strumming!
Notes that compose the A# m chord:
A#C#E#
How the Minor chord is built:
How To Play The A# Minor chord on guitar
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 4
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m | D m | E m | F m | G m | A m | B m | C#m | D#m | F#m | G#m | A#m | Abm | Bbm | Dbm | Ebm | Gbm
How to create your own A# m chord fingerings
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.