A Major 7th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: A - C# - E - G#
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 7th
Quick answer
The Amaj7 guitar chord is played as x-0-2-1-2-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes A, C#, E, G#.
- Fret pattern
- x-0-2-1-2-0
- Chord notes
- A, C#, E, G#
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
Amaj7
Amaj7
How to Play Amaj7
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the B string
- 5Play the A, high E strings open
About Major 7th Chords
A major chord with an added major 7th. Major 7th chords sound lush, jazzy, and sophisticated.
A Major 7th Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the A Major 7th guitar chord?
The A Major 7th guitar chord uses the notes A, C#, E, G#.
How do you play Amaj7 on guitar?
Play the Amaj7 guitar chord with the x-0-2-1-2-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the B string Play the A, high E strings open
What is the formula for A Major 7th?
The A Major 7th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 7: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 7th.