Am7 chord on piano
A Minor Seventh. Notes: A, C, E and G.
How to play Am7
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, E and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Am7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · C · E · G1st inversion
C · E · G · A2nd inversion
E · G · A · C3rd inversion
G · A · C · ENotes 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 piano?
Play A, C, E and G together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Am7?
Root position: A C E G. 1st inversion: C E G A. 2nd inversion: E G A C. 3rd inversion: G A C E.
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.