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A minor seventh chord
The Am7 chord (minor seventh) is made of the notes A, C, E, G. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.
Am7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Unison |
| ♭3 | C | Minor third |
| 5 | E | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | G | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- Am7A C E GRoot position
- Am7/CC E G AFirst inversion
- Am7/EE G A CSecond inversion
- Am7/GG A C EThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Am7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Am7 chord?
- The notes are A, C, E, G.
- What is the formula of the Am7 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7: minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.
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