A#m/A chord on guitar
A Sharp Minor Over A, also written Bbm/A. Notes: A#, C# and F.
How to play A#m/A
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play A#m/A
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 6
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/A
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Questions
What notes are in the A#m/A chord?
A#m/A (A sharp minor over A) is made of three notes: A# (root), C# (minor third) and F (perfect fifth). The slash means A is played as the lowest note.
How do you play A#m/A on guitar?
The easiest A#m/A is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
Is A#m/A hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between A#m/A 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/A in?
A#m/A 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.