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A Flat Minor 7 Chord on Guitar (Abm7)

The A flat minor 7 chord on guitar (Abm7) uses the notes Ab, Cb, Eb, Gb. It is a barre chord: the index finger presses all the strings at fret 4. Strum all six strings. First the picture, then each finger, then three chords to practise Abm7 with.

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Abm7 Ab Cb Eb Gb

How to play Abm7 on guitar

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Abm7 Ab Cb Eb Gb

Where each finger goes

  • Index: across the strings (barre), fret 4
  • Ring: 5th string (A), fret 6

Strings to play

464444: × = do not play, 0 = open string.

Chords that go with Abm7

These chords share notes with Abm7 and sound right next to it. Practise switching between them.

Abm · Cb · Dbm

Abm7 string by string

6th string (low E)fret 4: Ab
5th string (A)fret 6: Eb
4th string (D)fret 4: Gb
3rd string (G)fret 4: Cb
2nd string (B)fret 4: Eb
1st string (high E)fret 4: Ab

From Abm to Abm7: 4th string (D): fret 6 → fret 4.

Slide this shape along the neck: fret 2 = F#m7, fret 3 = Gm7, fret 5 = Am7, fret 6 = Bbm7.

Where Abm7 is used

Abm7 is the ii chord of F# major: it often comes right before C#7.

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Practise Abm7 with the microphone

Abm7 turns up between other chords in ChordRunner; strum it on time and the runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.

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Common questions

Is Abm7 easy on guitar?

It is a barre chord at fret 4, so it takes a little more strength at first. Start slowly, check that every string rings, then practise switching to Abm.

What is the difference between Abm7 and Abm on guitar?

Abm7 adds one note to Abm: Gb, on top of Ab Cb Eb. From Abm to Abm7: 4th string (D): fret 6 → fret 4.

Which fingers do I use for Abm7?

Index finger: across the strings (barre), fret 4, ring finger: 5th string (A), fret 6.

Can I practise Abm7 with a microphone or MIDI keyboard?

Both work in ChordRunner. The microphone hears an acoustic or electric guitar; a USB MIDI keyboard is detected automatically. Either way Ab, Cb, Eb, Gb must sound together.

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ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.

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