Am
Triads · A root
Am
A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music.
0 st3 st7 st
Notes in Am
ARoot
C3rd
E5th
A is the reference pitch (A440). Very common in rock and pop — the vi chord in C major.
Identify the Chord Quality on A
Each chord below is played on A. Listen and identify whether you heard Am, Am, A7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Am Chord
The Am chord is a minor chord built on A. It contains the notes A, C, E — the root, third, and fifth.
A darker, more introspective triad. Widely used in classical and popular music. Practising the Am chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.