How to play Am chord on guitar?

Am

A minor (Am) chord is a basic guitar chord that consists of three notes: A, C, and E. It is called a "minor" chord because the distance between the A note and the C note is a minor third interval, which gives it a slightly different sound than a major chord. The A minor chord is commonly used in many different genres of music, including rock, pop, folk, and blues. On the guitar, the A minor chord is played by pressing down on the second fret of the fourth, third, and second strings while strumming all six strings.

To play an A minor (Am) chord on guitar, follow these steps:

1. Place your index finger on the second fret of the fourth string (D string).
2. Place your middle finger on the second fret of the third string (G string).
3. Place your ring finger on the second fret of the second string (B string).
4. Strum all six strings.

Make sure to press down firmly on each string with your fingertips and avoid touching adjacent strings or muting any strings accidentally. With practice, you'll be able to play the Am chord smoothly and cleanly.

Below are famous songs in key of Am.

1. "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
2. "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga 
3. "Hotel California" by Eagles (transpose from Em to Am)
4. "You’re So Vain" by Carly Simon
   
5. "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica (transpose from Em to Am)
6. "The Man Who Sold the World" by David Bowie (transpose from Dm to Am)
7. "Wrecking ball" by Miley Cyrus (transpose from Bm to Am)
8. "House Of The Rising Sun" by The Animal
9. "Staying Alive" by Bee Gees (Transpose from Em to Am)
10. "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias