A Minor 7th
Am7 is made of 4 notes: A, C, E and G. Here it is in root position, with A at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of Am7, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from A |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C | b3 | minor 3rd |
| E | 5 | perfect 5th |
| G | b7 | minor 7th |
A minor 7th chord adds a minor 7th to a minor chord. It sounds mellow and smooth, and is everywhere in funk, R&B, jazz and neo-soul.