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Abm7 chord

Ab minor 7th · also written G#m7

C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
Gb

Want it in context? Open Abm7 on the full piano.

Notes

  • Ab
    R
  • Cb
    b3
  • Eb
    5
  • Gb
    b7

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7

Abm7 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Abm7

C4
Ab
Cb
C5
Eb
Gb

1st inversion Abm7/Cb

C4
Cb
C5
Eb
Gb
Ab

2nd inversion Abm7/Eb

C5
Eb
Gb
Ab
Cb
C6

3rd inversion Abm7/Gb

C5
Gb
Ab
Cb
C6
Eb

FAQ

What notes are in the Abm7 chord?

The Ab minor 7th chord (Abm7) has 4 notes: Ab, Cb, Eb and Gb.

How do you play Abm7 on the piano?

Put your right hand on Ab, Cb, Eb and Gb, starting from Ab. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a minor 7th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10).

Is Abm7 the same as G#m7?

Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Abm7 and G#m7 sound the same.