Chord Transitions

C to Am

How to transition from a C chord to Am chord.

The C → Am transition is the same I → vi move in the key of C or any key where you're playing an open C shape.

Chord shapes

These are the typical chord voicings for C and Am. Each gives a full sound.

CFull×oo321
AmFull×oo231

Anchor fingers: finger 2 on D string (fret 2), finger 1 on B string (fret 1)

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G to Am

How to transition from a G chord to Am chord.

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Chord shapes