Am(maj7) chord on guitar
A Minor Major Seventh. Notes: A, C, E and G#.
How to play Am(maj7)
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Let the open A and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Am(maj7)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7, and you will also see it written as Ammaj7, AmM7 and Am/maj7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am(maj7) chord?
Am(maj7) (A minor major seventh) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth) and G# (major seventh).
How do you play Am(maj7) on guitar?
The easiest Am(maj7) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
Is Am(maj7) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major seventh chord sound like?
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord.