A#m chord on guitar
A Sharp Minor, also written Bbm. Notes: A#, C# and F.
How to play A#m
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 6. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 8 (A#).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play A#m
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 1
HardBarre at fret 6
HardFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as A#min and A#-. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C# and E#; E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use A#m
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Questions
What notes are in the A#m chord?
A#m (A sharp minor) is made of three notes: A# (root), C# (minor third) and F (perfect fifth).
How do you play A#m on guitar?
The easiest A#m is the "barre at fret 6" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (G) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 6. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 8 (A#). Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
Is A#m hard to play on guitar?
A#m has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play the open Am shape, which sounds as A#m.
What is the difference between A#m and A#?
Only the third changes. A# major uses a major third and sounds bright; A# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is A#m in?
A#m belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the vi chord), F sharp major (as the iii chord), A flat major (as the ii chord), E flat minor (as the v chord), F minor (as the iv chord) and B flat minor (as the i chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.