This chord has 4 voicings across the fretboard. Use the arrows to see each shape and fingering — and tap any dot on the diagram to hear that note.
Amaj7 Guitar Chord
A sophisticated major seventh. Amaj7 is bright and jazzy.
Also known as
- AΔ
- AM7
- A Δ
- AΔ7
- A M7
- A Δ7
- A maj7
- A major 7th
- A major seventh
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the strings, from low E (left) to high E (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
Open Amaj7 is easy — just lift one finger from the A major shape to let the G string ring open at the 1st fret, or place your index on the G string, 1st fret. It produces a warm, sophisticated sound that's perfect for bossa nova and jazz-pop. Ensure the major 7th (G#) comes through clearly.