A Minor
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The A minor chord is a triad formed from a root (A), a minor third (C) and a perfect fifth (E).
How to play A minor on the piano
The A minor chord features no black keys, making it easy for beginners to learn and use. To find the root of the chord, look for the black keys in groups of three on the keyboard. The white key between the middle and right black key is A, the root of A minor.
A minor features the following notes: A, C and E. With your right hand, you would use the following fingers to play the chord in its root position:
E - Fifth finger (5)
C - Third finger (3)
A - First finger (1)
Read: Here's everything you need to know about major and minor chords.
To play the chord with your left hand, use the following fingers:
E - First finger (1)
C - Third finger (3)
A - Fifth finger (5)
Playing the chord with different fingers might be easier depending on the piece of music you're playing. To get a better feel for how the chord is built, look at our video above.
What are the inversions of A minor?
When you rearrange the order of the notes in the A minor chord, you make inversions. The first and second inversions of the chord can be played on the piano by following the steps below.
How to play the first inversion of A minor
If you place C as the lowest note in an A minor chord, you'll play its first inversion. Use the following fingers to play it with your right hand:
A - Fifth finger (5)
E - Second finger (2)
C - First finger (1)
Read: Here's everything you need to know about chord inversions.
How to play the second inversion of A minor
To play the second inversion of the chord, place E as the lowest note and use the following fingers in your right hand:
C - Fifth finger (5)
A - Third finger (3)
E - First finger (1)
