Am/B Guitar Chord
A chord with a sad, melancholic character. Differs from major by its lowered third. Used across all genres for emotional expression — from ballads through rock to jazz. This is a slash chord — the bass note is B instead of the root.
Strings
X–2–2–2–1–0
Other names for the Am/B chord
Other names: A minor, Amin, A-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: A minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Am/B chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A | Root |
| C | Minor 3rd |
| E | Perfect 5th |
| B | Bass note |
All variations
Open
X–2–2–2–1–0
Fret 2
X–2–2–5–5–5
Fret 5
7–7–7–5–5–5
Fret 7
7–7–7–9–10–8