Am7 chord on guitar
A Minor Seventh. Notes: A, C, E and G.
How to play Am7
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Let the open A, G and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 6 ways to play Am7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Amin7 and A-7.
Keys that use Am7
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Questions
What notes are in the Am7 chord?
Am7 (A minor seventh) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth) and G (minor seventh).
How do you play Am7 on guitar?
The easiest Am7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Let the open A, G and high E strings ring.
Is Am7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is Am7 in?
Am7 belongs to 6 keys: C major (as the vi7 chord), F major (as the iii7 chord), G major (as the ii7 chord), D minor (as the v7 chord), E minor (as the iv7 chord) and A minor (as the i7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.