Amaj7 chord (A major seventh) on piano
Amaj7 (A major seventh) has four notes: A, C sharp, E and G sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. In major keys, Amaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in A major and the IVmaj7 in E major.
Amaj7 inversions and fingering
A C# E G# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C# E G# A · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
E G# A C# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G# A C# E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
A C# G# · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Amaj7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | AM7, AΔ7, AΔ |
| Notes | A C# E G# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh |
| Type | Major seventh chord |
Amaj7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (3), E3 (5), G#3 (7), A3 (1), C#4 (3), E4 (5), G#4 (7), A4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Amaj7 chord?
Amaj7 (A major seventh) has four notes: A, C sharp, E and G sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. A is the root, C# is the major third, E is the perfect fifth and G# is the major seventh.
How do you play Amaj7 on piano?
Play A, C#, E and G# together. Root position: A C# E G# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Amaj7 in?
In major keys, Amaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in A major and the IVmaj7 in E major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Amaj7 and A?
Amaj7 is A (A, C# and E) with a major 7th added: G#.