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

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Standard

Amaj7

5
E Shape (Fret 5)

How to Play Amaj7

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the B string
  5. 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.

A Major 7th on Other Instruments

Other Major 7th Chords