Am/F 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 F instead of the root.
Strings
1–0–2–2–1–0
Other names for the Am/F chord
Other names: A minor, Amin, A-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: A minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Am/F chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A | Root |
| C | Minor 3rd |
| E | Perfect 5th |
| F | Bass note |
All variations
Open
1–0–2–2–1–0
Open
X–X–3–2–1–0
Open
1–3–2–2–1–X
Fret 3
X–X–3–5–5–5
Fret 5
X–8–7–5–5–5
Fret 8
X–8–10–9–10–8