A minor 7th · Ukulele
Am7 Chord on Ukulele
The Am7 chord (A minor 7th) is built from the notes A, C, E and G. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below.
Chord diagrams
Fingering
- string 4 (G): played open
- string 3 (C): played open
- string 2 (E): played open
- string 1 (A): played open
Notes in this chord
- A
- C
- E
- G
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
How to play
Am7 can be played with open strings on ukulele, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.
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 Am7 this structure sits on the root A, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto A, C, E and G.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the Am7 chord?
- Am7 contains the notes A, C, E and G. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
- How many ways can you play Am7?
- Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Am7.
- Is the Am7 chord hard to play?
- Not really. The open position of Am7 uses open strings and needs no barre, which makes it approachable for beginners.
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