A Minor 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: A - C - E - G

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th

Am7

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Standard

Am7

5
E Shape (Fret 5)

How to Play Am7

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
  4. 4Play the A, G, high E strings open

About Minor 7th Chords

A minor chord with an added minor 7th. Minor 7th chords sound smooth and are widely used in jazz, R&B, and neo-soul.

A Minor 7th on Other Instruments

Piano

Other A Chords

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Other Minor 7th Chords

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