How To Play The Amin7 Ukulele Chord

To play the Amin7 chord, place the . Let the other strings ring open.

Amin7 Ukulele Chord Explanation

The Am7 chord contains the notes A-C-E-G.

To build a Am7 chord, take the minor seventh chord formula (1-b3-5-b7) and apply it to the A major scale (A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G#).

Identify the first, third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees in a A major scale which are A-C#-E-G#.

Lower the third and seventh scale degrees a half step in accordance with the minor seventh chord formula, which results in the notes A-C-E-G for the Am7 chord.

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