A Minor – Diatonic Guitar Chords

Relative minor: —. Explore diatonic triads and jump to chord diagrams.

Chords in the Key of A Minor

These are the seven diatonic chords in A Minor:

  1. i: A Minor
  2. ii°: B Diminished
  3. III: C Major
  4. iv: D Minor
  5. v: E Minor
  6. VI: F Major
  7. VII: G Major

Diatonic Triads

i

A Minor

Chord Diagram
x02210

The emotional and expressive minor chord - Perfect for ballads and emotional songs

Beginner
ii°
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III

C Major

Chord Diagram
x32010

The most fundamental chord in music theory and the perfect starting point for beginners

Beginner
iv

D Minor

Chord Diagram
xx0231

The saddest chord - Rich, melancholic sound perfect for emotional ballads

Beginner
v

E Minor

Chord Diagram
022000

The easiest guitar chord - Only 2 fingers needed! Perfect starting point for beginners

Beginner
VI

F Major

Chord Diagram
133211

The first barre chord challenge - Your gateway to playing anywhere on the neck!

Intermediate
VII

G Major

Chord Diagram
320003

A bright, open chord that pairs perfectly with C major and forms the backbone of countless songs

Beginner

Diatonic Seventh Chords

i7

A Minor 7

Chord Diagram
x02010

A mellow minor 7th chord perfect for jazz and ballads

Beginner
iiø7
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IIImaj7

C Major 7

Chord Diagram
x32000

A warm, jazzy major 7th chord that's perfect for sophisticated pop and jazz

Intermediate
iv7

D Minor 7

Chord Diagram
xx0211

A warm minor 7th chord that's essential for jazz and pop progressions

Beginner
v7

E Minor 7

Chord Diagram
022030

A mellow minor 7th chord that's perfect for folk, pop, and jazz

Beginner
VImaj7

F Major 7

Chord Diagram
xx3210

A beautiful major 7th chord that adds jazz sophistication

Intermediate
VII7

G7

Chord Diagram
320001

A dominant 7th chord that creates tension and wants to resolve to C major

Intermediate

Common Progressions

  • Am - F - C - G
  • Am - Dm - G - C
  • Am - G - F - E
See progressions in A Minor

Practice Flow

  • Learn diatonic chords (I–vii°) above with clean tone.
  • Practice 2–3 progressions for 3–5 minutes each.
  • Work on smooth changes with metronome 70–90 BPM.
Progressions in A MinorChord transition drillsStrumming techniques

Nashville Number System

6m 7° 1 2m 3m 4 5

Practice Tips in A Minor

  • Use natural minor patterns and target b3, b6, b7
  • Practice Am–F–C–G with consistent right-hand groove