A minor seventh guitar chord (Am7)
The minor seventh chord adds a minor seventh to the minor chord. Softer than a plain minor chord, it is everywhere in jazz, funk, soul and pop.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 5
Position 3 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A | root |
| C | minor third |
| E | perfect fifth |
| G | minor seventh |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – b7 · A – C – E – G
A progression with this chord
The minor seventh chord as the ii in a ii – V – I, the cornerstone of jazz harmony.