Am7
Sevenths · A root
Am7
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions.
0 st3 st7 st10 st
Notes in Am7
ARoot
C3rd
E5th
G7th
A is the reference pitch (A440). Very common in rock and pop — the vi chord in C major.
Identify the Chord Quality on A
Each chord below is played on A. Listen and identify whether you heard Am7, Am, A7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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Other Chords in A
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About the Am7 Chord
The Am7 chord is a minor 7th chord built on A. It contains the notes A, C, E, G — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions. Practising the Am7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.