Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide
A Minor Bass Chord
Master the A m chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.
4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation
G|-------1--6---|
D|----2---------|
A|-4------------|
E|--------------|Chord Tones & Degree Formula
Chord Tones: A - C - E
1
A
Interval: +0st
♭3
C
Interval: +3st
5
E
Interval: +7st
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
G
A
C
E
D
E
A
C
A
A
C
E
A
E
E
A
C
E
Musical Role & Bass Application
Character: Dark, melancholic, and grounded.
Bass Application: Minor key roots (i, iv, v), rock riffs, and sad/mellow grooves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A Minor bass chord?
The chord tones of the A Minor bass chord are: A - C - E. The formula is: 1 - ♭3 - 5.
How do bassists use Minor chords in basslines?
Dark, melancholic, and grounded. Minor key roots (i, iv, v), rock riffs, and sad/mellow grooves.
How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?
Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.