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Am7 chord

A minor 7th

C4
A
C
E
G

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Notes

  • A
    R
  • C
    b3
  • E
    5
  • G
    b7

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7

Am7 inversions

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

Root position Am7

C4
A
C
E
G

1st inversion Am7/C

C
E
G
A
C6

2nd inversion Am7/E

C5
E
G
A
C

3rd inversion Am7/G

C5
G
A
C
E

More A chords

Minor 7th chords in other keys

FAQ

What notes are in the Am7 chord?

The A minor 7th chord (Am7) has 4 notes: A, C, E and G.

How do you play Am7 on the piano?

Put your right hand on A, C, E and G, starting from A. 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).