Abm7 guitar chord
The Abm7 chord (Ab minor 7th) is built from the notes Ab, Cb, Eb and Gb, formula 1–b3–5–b7. It appears in F# major (as ii7), E major (as iii7) and B major (as vi7).
- Notes
- Ab Cb Eb Gb
- Type
- minor 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 4
464444How to play Abm7
The usual Abm7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (464444). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B, jazz and laid-back pop.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Abm7 chord?
Abm7 contains Ab, Cb, Eb and Gb. Its formula is 1–b3–5–b7.
Is Abm7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 464444. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 4 and play an open Em7 shape.
What can I play instead of Abm7?
Abm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Abm7 is too hard or too busy.