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A major 7th chord (Amaj7)

Amaj7 has 4 notes: A C# E G#. Its formula is 1 3 5 7.

Degree1357
NoteAC#EG#

How to play Amaj7 on guitar

Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.

  • A shape

    Open position

    ×

  • G shape

    Fret 2

  • E shape

    Fret 5

    5

  • D shape

    Fret 7

    7××

  • C shape

    Fret 9

    9×

  • A shape

    Fret 12

    12×
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Scales to play over Amaj7

Other A chords

The same chord in every key

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