Guitar Am7 chord diagram
Am7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 91 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Am7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Am7, follow these steps: Place index finger on B string fret 1. Place middle finger on D string fret 2.
Tips
- Place B string with your index finger and D string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On B string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Finger choices on Am7 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from Am7 to Dm7, using on D string, use your ring finger and on B string, use your middle finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A - C - E - G
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Minor 7 — jazz and soul feel
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Am7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Am7 chord diagramx-3-2-2-1-3
Guitar Am7 chord diagram5-7-5-5-5-5
Guitar Am7 chord diagramx-3-2-2-x-3
Guitar Am7 chord diagramx-3-5-5-5-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Am7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Am7 → Am/D chord transition
To move from Am7 to Am/D, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
2. Am7 → Dm7 chord transition
To move from Am7 to Dm7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am7 → E7 chord transition
To move from Am7 to E7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
4. Am7 → Fm/E chord transition
To move from Am7 to Fm/E, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
5. Am7 → Am chord transition
To move from Am7 to Am, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 2.
6. Am7 → Am/E chord transition
To move from Am7 to Am/E, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on G string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Am7 across songs on this site.
1. Am7 → D7 chord transition
To move from Am7 to D7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Am7 use the transition to D7 at 18.7%. You can practice this transition in 45 different songs.
2. Am7 → D chord transition
To move from Am7 to D, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on B string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Am7 use the transition to D at 17.6%. You can practice this transition in 25 different songs.
3. Am7 → G chord transition
To move from Am7 to G, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Am7 use the transition to G at 9.7%. You can practice this transition in 18 different songs.
4. Am7 → F chord transition
To move from Am7 to F, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Am7 use the transition to F at 7.8%. You can practice this transition in 11 different songs.
Songs Using Am7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Am7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is the Am7 chord on Guitar?
Guitar Am7 is easy to start with. The shape covers 2 frets. Short daily repetitions will make transitions smoother.
Is there a simpler voicing for Am7?
You can try an easier Guitar voicing for Am7. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-3-5-5-5-5. Use this shape first, then return to the full form as control improves.
What are the most common chord changes from Am7 on Guitar?
Guitar progressions often pair Am7 with D7 and D. Based on our catalog data, Am7 -> D7 is tracked 176 times across 45 songs (18.7% share), while Am7 -> D appears 166 times across 25 songs (17.6% share).
Can you name songs that feature Am7?
In our catalog, Charlie Puth - Attention Chords is one of 8 songs that include the Am7 chord.