Amaj7 chord on piano
A Major Seventh. Notes: A, C#, E and G#.
How to play Amaj7
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C#, E and G# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Amaj7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · C# · E · G#1st inversion
C# · E · G# · A2nd inversion
E · G# · A · C#3rd inversion
G# · A · C# · ENotes and theory
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi. The formula is 1 3 5 7, and you will also see it written as AM7 and AΔ7.
Keys that use Amaj7
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Questions
What notes are in the Amaj7 chord?
Amaj7 (A major seventh) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth) and G# (major seventh).
How do you play Amaj7 on piano?
Play A, C#, E and G# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Amaj7?
Root position: A C# E G#. 1st inversion: C# E G# A. 2nd inversion: E G# A C#. 3rd inversion: G# A C# E.
What key is Amaj7 in?
Amaj7 belongs to 4 keys: E major (as the IVmaj7 chord), A major (as the Imaj7 chord), C sharp minor (as the VImaj7 chord) and F sharp minor (as the IIImaj7 chord).
What does a major seventh chord sound like?
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi.