How to play the A minor over F# chord on guitar

The Am/F# chord, pronounced "A minor over F sharp," is a unique and intriguing chord that adds depth to a guitarist's repertoire. This chord is created by playing an F# bass note while simultaneously fretting an A minor chord shape, resulting in a haunting and melancholic sound. The Am/F# chord is often used in genres like indie rock, folk, and alternative music.

The A minor over F# chord is typically played as a barre chord on the 2nd fret of the guitar.

Follow these finger positions to play an A minor over F# chord on your guitar:

1. Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st (high E), 2nd (B), 3rd (G), 4th (D), 5th (A), and 6th (low E) strings, forming a barre.
2. Place your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th (A) string.
3. Place your ring finger on the 4th fret of the 4th (D) string.
4. Place your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd (G) string.

To strum this chord, place your fingers in the correct positions and strum all six strings simultaneously with a downward motion.

If you're a beginner looking to play a simpler version of the A minor over F# chord, try this:

1. Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th (D) string.
2. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd (G) string.
3. Play only the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd strings.

Playing the A minor over F# chord as a barre chord can make it easier to transition to and from other barre chords, and can also provide a fuller sound compared to the open chord version.

Here's how to play an A minor over F# barre chord:

1. Place your index finger across all six strings on the 2nd fret, creating a barre.
2. Place your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th (A) string.
3. Place your ring finger on the 4th fret of the 4th (D) string.
4. Place your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd (G) string.
5. Strum from the 5th (A) string down.

The A minor over F# chord adds a melancholic and contemplative feel to chord progressions, often used in introspective and emotionally charged songs. Here are some common chord progressions featuring this chord:

• i - III - iv - i (Am/F# - C - Dm - Am/F#)
• i - VII - iv - i (Am/F# - G - Dm - Am/F#)
• i - VI - III - VII (Am/F# - F - C - G)
• i - iv - VII - III (Am/F# - Dm - G - C)
• i - iv - i - VII (Am/F# - Dm - Am/F# - G) Used in "Creep" by Radiohead

To master the A minor over F# guitar chord, try this simple drill: play each note of the chord individually, starting with the lowest note (F#) and working your way up to the highest (E). Focus on clarity and precision as you pluck each string. Once you're comfortable with this, try playing the notes in reverse order, starting with the highest note and descending to the lowest.

Another effective drill is to play the chord as an arpeggio, plucking each note one after the other in a continuous sequence. Experiment with different rhythms and tempos to keep things interesting.

Here are 10 popular songs you can play with the A minor over F# chord.

1. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin (Am/F#, C/G, D/F#, Am, G, D)
2. Hotel California by Eagles (Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, Em, F#7)
3. Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton (A, E, F#m, D, A/C#, Bm, Esus4, E)
4. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (Em, G, Am/F#, G, C, D, Am)
5. Wonderwall by Oasis (Em, G, D, Am7, C, Am/F#)
6. Blackbird by The Beatles (G, A, B, C, D, E, F#)
7. Dust in the Wind by Kansas (C, Am/F#, Dm7/F, G)
8. Angie by The Rolling Stones (Am, E7, G, F, C, Dm, Am/F#)
9. Landslide by Fleetwood Mac (C, G/B, Am7, G, D7/F#, G)
10. Fast Car by Tracy Chapman (C, G, Em, D, Am/F#)