Below is the chord diagram for the A Minor chord in the 1st position.

A – Root
C – Flat 3rd
E – 5th

When played on guitar the notes are in this order A, E, A, C, E. The A is the Root note. C is the 3rd note in the A minor scale and the E is the 5th note in the A minor scale. We only strum the top 5 strings, mute the low E string. The A minor chord can be played in many places on the guitar. In this example, we are talking about the A minor in 1st or open position.

Practice strumming the chord as well as picking the notes individually. Switch between the Am, Em, and Dm chords. Try and become smooth with your transitions.