Amaj7 guitar chord
The Amaj7 chord (A major 7th) is built from the notes A, C#, E and G#, formula 1–3–5–7. It appears in A major (as Imaj7) and E major (as IVmaj7).
- Notes
- A C# E G#
- Type
- major 7th
- Level
- Beginner
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x02120How to play Amaj7
The standard open Amaj7 shape is x02120. It needs 3 fingers and stays in the first few frets, so it is one of the chords most players learn early.
Soft and dreamy. The major 7th adds a gentle, jazzy shimmer to a major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Amaj7 chord?
Amaj7 contains A, C#, E and G#. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
Is Amaj7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The open shape (x02120) is beginner-friendly and doesn't need a barre.
What can I play instead of Amaj7?
A is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Amaj7 is too hard or too busy.