A# minor 7th · Piano
A#m7 Chord on Piano
The A#m7 chord (A# minor 7th) is built from the notes A#, C#, F and G#. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Bbm7; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- A♯
- C♯
- F
- G♯
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
Also written: Bbm7
How to play
To play A#m7 on piano, press A#, C#, F and G# together. In root position the lowest note is A#, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Minor seventh chords soften the plain minor triad with a minor seventh. They are the standard ii chord in jazz progressions and sit comfortably under vocals in R&B and funk. On A#m7 this structure sits on the root A#, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto A#, C#, F and G#.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the A#m7 chord?
- A#m7 contains the notes A#, C#, F and G#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
- Are A#m7 and Bbm7 the same chord?
- Yes. A#m7 and Bbm7 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.
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