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3. Open Chords

A minor (Am)

Three fingers, rooted on the A string.

Finger 1 of 3

Am

×1EADGBe

Put your index finger on the B string, 1st fret.

Tap through each finger, then tap Strum it to hear how it should sound.

Quick checks

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Place the Am shape
Strum Am 4 times — no buzz

**Am**: 1st finger on 2nd string, 1st fret. 2nd finger on 4th string, 2nd fret. 3rd finger on 3rd string, 2nd fret. Strum from the 5th string down (avoid low E).

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