Amaj7 chord
A major seventh. 3 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- A
- 1
- C#
- 3
- E
- 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 Amaj7
- Root on A
- x02120
- Drop 2
- xx7999
- Shell
- 5x66xx
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with Amaj7
Amaj7 uses only notes from A major, E major, F# minor and C# minor. It sounds most at home in A major.