Minor Chords
There are three main types of chords: Major, Seventh, and Minor. The chord symbol for the minor chord is a small "m" placed after the letter name. Here are some commonly used open minor chord shapes. Minor chord diagrams have purple fretboard dots.
D Minor Chord
To play the Dm chord, use the first, second and third fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram. Strum only five strings.
In the following progression use a pivot finger when changing from C to A7 and Dm to G7. Use a slide finger between A7 and Dm.
Rhythm Pattern
A Minor Chord
Am
To play the Am chord, use the first, second and third fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram. Strum all six strings.
Rhythm Pattern
The Three Four Time Signature
This time signature is called the three four time signature. It indicates there are three beats in each bar. Three four time is also known as waltz time. There are three quarter notes in one bar of ^ time.
Rhythm Pattern
