AM7

AM7 is a chord in music theory, often used in various genres of music. It is also known as the A minor seventh chord.

Overview

The A minor seventh chord (AM7) is a four-note chord consisting of the notes A, C, E, and G. It is a minor chord with an added minor seventh. The AM7 chord is commonly used in a variety of musical genres, including jazz, blues, pop, and rock.

Construction

The AM7 chord is constructed from the A minor scale. The notes of the A minor scale are A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. The AM7 chord uses the first (A), third (C), fifth (E), and seventh (G) notes of this scale.

Use in Music

The AM7 chord is often used in chord progressions in various genres of music. It can provide a melancholic or introspective mood to a piece of music. In jazz music, the AM7 chord is often used in the ii-V-I progression, a common chord progression.

Variations

There are several variations of the AM7 chord, including the AM7b5, AM7#5, and AM9. These variations alter the fifth or add a ninth to the basic AM7 chord, creating different sounds and moods.

See Also

• Chord (music)
• Chord progression
• A minor scale

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