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A minor 7th chord (Am7) — guitar chord chart
Am7 is a minor 7th chord built on A. Its notes are A, C, E, G. A minor chord with a flat 7th: mellow and smooth rather than sad — a staple of funk, R&B and jazz ii–V–I progressions.
Am7 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Am7
- Middle (2) on the 4th string, fret 2 (E).
- Index (1) on the 2nd string, fret 1 (C).
- Let strings 5, 3, 1 ring open.
- Strum from the 5th string down; don’t play string 6.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 1: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Am7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root |
| ♭3 | C | minor 3rd |
| 5 | E | perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | G | minor 7th |
Progressions with Am7
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Am7 chord?
- Am7 (A minor 7th) has 4 notes: A, C, E, G.
- Is Am7 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Am7 and A?
- A is A C♯ E. A minor chord with a flat 7th: mellow and smooth rather than sad — a staple of funk, R&B and jazz ii–V–I progressions.