A minor

The A minor chord consists of the A (Perfect unison), C (Minor third) and E (Perfect fifth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a A minor chord

How to play the A minor chord

  1. Find A (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add C (Minor third) — 3 semitones above A
  3. Add E (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above A
  4. Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the A minor chord

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