Amaj7 open chord (x02120)
- Fingering
- x02120
- Fingers
- – – 2 1 3 –
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the A major 7th chord
The Amaj7 chord is made of A · C♯ · E · G♯. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from A |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C♯ | 3 | major third |
| E | 5 | perfect fifth |
| G♯ | 7 | major seventh |
How to play the Amaj7 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the G string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Put your third finger on the 2nd fret of the B string.
- Let the A and high E strings ring open.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the open-position shape, x02120. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Amaj7 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open high E string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
Low E string is not part of this Amaj7 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
Amaj7 barre chord
Amaj7 has 1 barre shape here: 576655 (barre at the 5th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing A#maj7 (Bbmaj7).
Amaj7 open chord
The open Amaj7 chord is x02120 and x02224. The first one uses the open A and high E strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Amaj7 chord
Amaj7 is the IV chord in E major and I chord in A major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in C# minor and III chord in F# minor.
Chords related to Amaj7
Amaj7 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Amaj7 chord on guitar?
Play x02120, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - - 2 1 3 -.
What notes are in the Amaj7 chord?
The A major 7th chord has 4 notes: A, C#, E and G#. Its formula is 1–3–5–7, counted from the A major scale.
What keys is the Amaj7 chord in?
Amaj7 is the IV chord in E major and I chord in A major. In minor keys it is the VI chord in C# minor and III chord in F# minor.
Amaj7 chord diagram to print or save
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