A#m7 chord on piano
A Sharp Minor Seventh, also written Bbm7. Notes: A#, C#, F and G#.
How to play A#m7
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C#, F and G# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
A#m7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A# · C# · F · G#1st inversion
C# · F · G# · A#2nd inversion
F · G# · A# · C#3rd inversion
G# · A# · C# · FNotes 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 A#min7 and A#-7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C#, E# and G#; E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use A#m7
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Questions
What notes are in the A#m7 chord?
A#m7 (A sharp minor seventh) is made of four notes: A# (root), C# (minor third), F (perfect fifth) and G# (minor seventh).
How do you play A#m7 on piano?
Play A#, C#, F 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 A#m7?
Root position: A# C# F G#. 1st inversion: C# F G# A#. 2nd inversion: F G# A# C#. 3rd inversion: G# A# C# F.
What key is A#m7 in?
A#m7 belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the vi7 chord), F sharp major (as the iii7 chord), A flat major (as the ii7 chord), E flat minor (as the v7 chord), F minor (as the iv7 chord) and B flat 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.