Amaj7 Chord
How to play A major 7th on guitar — warm, dreamy and jazzy — a major chord with a soft top note.
- Notes
- A – C♯ – E – G♯
- Frets (low → high)
- x 0 2 1 2 0
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Shape
- Open position
How to play Amaj7, step by step
- 1Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the D string (4th).
- 2Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the G string (3rd).
- 3Put your little finger on the 2nd fret of the B string (2nd).
- 4Leave the low E string out — mute it with the side of a finger, or just avoid it as you strum.
- 5Let the A and high E strings ring open.
- 6Strum slowly and check every string sounds cleanly; if one buzzes, press closer to the fret wire and arch your fingers so they clear the neighbouring strings.
What makes a major seventh chord
Warm, dreamy and jazzy — a major chord with a soft top note.
| Note | Interval | Semitones above A |
|---|---|---|
| A | root | 0 |
| C♯ | major 3rd | 4 |
| E | 5th | 7 |
| G♯ | major 7th | 11 |
Other A chords
Same root, different colour. Swapping one of these into a progression is the quickest way to change its mood without changing the key.
Every major 7th chord
The same shape moved around the neck. If you can play Amaj7 you are a fret-slide away from all of these.
Frequently asked questions
- What notes are in the Amaj7 chord?
- Amaj7 is made of A, C♯, E, G♯ — the root, major 3rd, 5th, major 7th of A.
- Is Amaj7 hard to play?
- No — Amaj7 sits at x 0 2 1 2 0 and is rated easy, so it is comfortable for most beginners.
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