A# minor 7th · Ukulele
A#m7 Chord on Ukulele
The A#m7 chord (A# minor 7th) is built from the notes A#, C#, F and G#. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below. The same chord is also written Bbm7; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Fingering
- string 4 (G): fret 1 — index finger
- string 3 (C): fret 1 — index finger
- string 2 (E): fret 1 — index finger
- string 1 (A): fret 1 — index finger
Notes in this chord
- A♯
- C♯
- F
- G♯
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7
Also written: Bbm7
How to play
Every ukulele shape for A#m7 needs a barre, and the lowest one starts at fret 1. Keep the index finger straight and as close to the fret wire as possible, and let the wrist rather than the thumb supply the pressure.
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.
- How many ways can you play A#m7?
- Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for A#m7, and it is a barre shape.
- Is the A#m7 chord hard to play?
- A#m7 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.
- 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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