Minor 7th · intermediate
A minor 7 over G(Am7/G)
A minor 7 with G in the bass. This seventh-chord inversion adds a descending bass note under a familiar open A-minor shape.
Notes
Intervals
Finger placement
- APinky finger (4): fret 3 of the low E string.
- BMiddle finger (2): fret 2 of the D string.
- CRing finger (3): fret 2 of the G string.
- DIndex finger (1): fret 1 of the B string.
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Sounding notes shown below · low E on the left
Choose a string to hear its note.
String & finger reference
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 · low E | 3 | 4 | G |
| 5 · A | Open | — | A · root |
| 4 · D | 2 | 2 | E |
| 3 · G | 2 | 3 | A · root |
| 2 · B | 1 | 1 | C |
| 1 · high E | Open | — | E |
Common mistakes
- Starting the strum on the wrong bass string changes the inversion.
- A fingertip touches an open string and stops it ringing.
Coaching tips
- Add G at fret 3 on the low E; let A, E, A, C and high E ring above it.
- Play the bass note alone first, then strum the complete shape to hear the inversion.
Troubleshooting
The slash chord sounds like the plain chord
Check that the lowest note is G; start your strum on that bass string.
An open string is muted
Arch the fretting fingers and check the open strings one at a time before strumming.
Easier alternatives
- A
Progressions that use Am7/G
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A minor 7 over G chord?
A minor 7 over G contains A, C, E, G — the intervals R, b3, 5, b7 from the root A.
Is A minor 7 over G a beginner chord?
A minor 7 over G is rated intermediate. A minor 7 with G in the bass. This seventh-chord inversion adds a descending bass note under a familiar open A-minor shape.
A minor 7 over G: the slash chord sounds like the plain chord — what should I do?
Check that the lowest note is G; start your strum on that bass string.
A minor 7 over G: an open string is muted — what should I do?
Arch the fretting fingers and check the open strings one at a time before strumming.