Am (Minor)

A · C · E · 3 notes

Chord

Formula: R – ♭3 – 5

A R

C ♭3

E 5

Bass note: A

The Am chord is a minor chord built on A. It consists of the notes A, C, E (scale degrees R, ♭3, 5).

Minor chords are built from a minor 3rd (3 semitones) stacked with a major 3rd (4 semitones), producing a darker, more introspective sound.

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