Chord Transitions

G to Am

How to transition from a G chord to Am chord.

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

Chord shapes

By playing the G chord in a C shape style, the transition to Am becomes a lot easier. Your fingers are already near the next positions so it's a simple string change instead of a rearrangement.

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