Ukulele Am7 chord diagram
Am7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, 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: Strum all strings open.
Tips
- To play Am7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings () and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
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.
Ukulele Am7 chord diagram2-4-3-3
Ukulele Am7 chord diagram5-7-5-7
Ukulele Am7 chord diagram5-7-5-3
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Am7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Am7 → A7 chord transition
To move from Am7 to A7, follow these steps:
- Place index finger on C string fret 1.
2. Am7 → C7 chord transition
To move from Am7 to C7, follow these steps:
- Place index finger on A string fret 1.
3. Am7 → Fadd9 chord transition
To move from Am7 to Fadd9, follow these steps:
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
4. Am7 → Am chord transition
To move from Am7 to Am, follow these steps:
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
5. Am7 → Cmaj7 chord transition
To move from Am7 to Cmaj7, follow these steps:
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
6. Am7 → A#m7 | B♭m7 chord transition
To move from Am7 to A#m7 | B♭m7, follow these steps:
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
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:
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, 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:
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
On Ukulelearn, 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:
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, 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:
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
On Ukulelearn, 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 Ukulele?
Ukulele Am7 is easy to start with. The shape covers 1 frets. Short daily repetitions will make transitions smoother.
Is there a simpler voicing for Am7?
You can try an easier Ukulele voicing for Am7. The alternative voicing uses fingering 5-7-5-3. Use this shape first, then return to the full form as control improves.
What are the most common chord changes from Am7 on Ukulele?
Ukulele 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 Ukulele Chords is one of 8 songs that include the Am7 chord.