A#maj7 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Major Seventh, also written Bbmaj7. Notes: A#, D, F and A.
How to play A#maj7
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#maj7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 6 position
HardNotes 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 ukulele?
The easiest A#maj7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is A#maj7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.