Am/C# 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 C# instead of the root.
Strings
X–4–2–5–5–5
Notation for Am/C# chord
Other names: A minor, A min, A-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: A minor chord
Intervals and tones in Am/C# chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A | Root |
| C | Minor 3rd |
| E | Perfect 5th |
All Variations
Fret 2
X–4–2–5–5–5
Fret 8
X–X–11–9–10–8
Fret 11
X–X–11–14–13–12
Fret 9
9–12–10–9–X–X