Open Minor Chords are minor chords that include unfretted strings of the guitar, making them easier to play.
Minor chords are thought of as being 'dark and sad' as opposed to major chords which are thought of as 'bright and happy'.
Open chords are the easiest chords to play on the guitar and many famous songs can be played using just 3 or 4 open chords. Learning a handful of open chords and memorizing their shape is an important step towards mastering barre chords.
Below is a list of shapes to learn to get you started:
C Minor Chord
Abbr.: Cm Notes: C, Eb, G
A Minor Chord
Abbr.: Am Notes: A, C, E
G Minor Chord
Abbr.: Gm Notes: G, Bb, D
E Minor Chord
Abbr.: Em Notes: E, G, B
D Minor Chord
Abbr.: Dm Notes: D, F, A