A#m7

Q: What notes are in the A#m7 chord?

The A#m7 chord (A# Minor 7) contains: A#, C#, E#, G#. Its interval structure is shown above in the Theory section.

Q: How do I build A#m7 on the keyboard?

Take the root and add the remaining chord tones following the interval formula. The highlight shows chord content, while the inversion control changes which chord tone is in the bass.

Q: Which keys is A#m7 found in?

The chord acts as a diatonic degree in several keys — they are marked on the circle of fifths in the "Harmonic context" block.

Q: What can I substitute for A#m7?

A substitution depends on harmonic function and voice leading, not only on shared tones. Computed options appear in the "Substitutions" block and should be checked in context.

A# Minor 7

Octaves

Musical context

ChordA# minorTriad

ChordA#m7A# Minor 7

ArpeggioA# minorBroken triad

ScaleA# minor7 notes

KeyA# minorMinor key

ProgressionAndalusianSequence

How the chord relates to the scale, mode, key and progression.

Theory

General info

Full name: A# Minor 7
Symbol: A#m7
Root: A#
Quality: Minor 7

Chord notes

1A#root

b3C#minor 3rd

5E#perfect 5th

b7G#minor 7th

Functions & resolutions

Typical function in key: viRelative tonic (vi)C# major
Stability / tension: Stable — can serve as minor tonic
Most common resolutions: FF Major D#mD# Minor G#G# Major
Unstable degrees: 4D#
b7G#
resolves down to the resolution tonic
Main resolution: A#m7source
FF Major
Minor chord A#m is a stable tonic in the minor key of the same root. Typical motion leads to the subdominant (iv) or dominant (V).
Other resolutions: A#m7source
Deceptive resolution
F#F# Major
A minor chord can unexpectedly move to the major chord on the bVI degree — a deceptive-resolution effect.
A#m7source
Modal resolution
G#G# Major
In Dorian and Aeolian modes, the minor chord is the tonic. Typical modal motion: i → bVII or i → iv.
A#m7source
Jazz reharmonization
D#7D# Dominant 7
In jazz, a minor chord often serves as ii in a ii-V-I progression. Its "resolution" is the dominant a 4th up.
A#m7source
Functional resolution
D#D# Major
As the vi degree in major, a minor chord can move to IV or ii, creating subdominant motion.

Substitutions

Parallel: Bbmaj7Bb Major 7
Relative: C#maj7C# Major 7

Features

Character: Minor, with a minor 7th
Characteristic interval: Minor third (m3), Minor 7th (b7)
Description: The minor 3rd defines the minor quality, while the minor 7th extends the triad without a leading tone.
Application: ii and iii in major
Jazz (ii-V-I), neo-soul
Funk and R&B