A#maj7 chord on piano
A Sharp Major Seventh, also written Bbmaj7. Notes: A#, D, F and A.
How to play A#maj7
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, F and A above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
A#maj7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A# · D · F · A1st inversion
D · F · A · A#2nd inversion
F · A · A# · D3rd inversion
A · A# · D · FNotes 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 A#M7 and A#Δ7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E# and G##; C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F and G## is the same key as A.
Keys that use A#maj7
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Questions
What notes are in the A#maj7 chord?
A#maj7 (A sharp major seventh) is made of four notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth) and A (major seventh).
How do you play A#maj7 on piano?
Play A#, D, F and A 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 A#maj7?
Root position: A# D F A. 1st inversion: D F A A#. 2nd inversion: F A A# D. 3rd inversion: A A# D F.
What key is A#maj7 in?
A#maj7 belongs to 4 keys: F major (as the IVmaj7 chord), B flat major (as the Imaj7 chord), D minor (as the VImaj7 chord) and G 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.