A Minor 7th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: A - C - E - G
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th
Quick answer
The Am7 guitar chord is played as x-0-2-0-1-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes A, C, E, G.
- Fret pattern
- x-0-2-0-1-0
- Chord notes
- A, C, E, G
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7
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How to Play Am7
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
- 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 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the A Minor 7th guitar chord?
The A Minor 7th guitar chord uses the notes A, C, E, G.
How do you play Am7 on guitar?
Play the Am7 guitar chord with the x-0-2-0-1-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string Play the A, G, high E strings open
What is the formula for A Minor 7th?
The A Minor 7th formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th.