Abmaj7 chord
A-flat major seventh, also written G#maj7. 3 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- Ab
- 1
- C
- 3
- Eb
- 5
- G
- 7
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The major seventh sits a half step below the root, which gives it that soft, jazzy sound.
How to play Abmaj7
- Root on A
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- Drop 2
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- Shell
- 4x55xx
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with Abmaj7
Abmaj7 uses only notes from Ab major, Eb major, F minor and C minor. It sounds most at home in Ab major.