A maj13 Guitar Chord (Amaj13)
A maj13 (Amaj13) is built from A, C#, E, G#, B, F#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M formula measured from the root A. This page shows 2 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Amaj13
Notes in Amaj13
- A1P
- C#3M
- E5P
- G#7M
- B9M
- F#13M
How to play Amaj13
A maj13 Guitar Chord (Amaj13) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
Amaj13 FAQ
- What notes are in A maj13?
- A maj13 (Amaj13) contains A, C#, E, G#, B, F#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M above the root A.
- How do you play Amaj13 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Amaj13": low E at fret 1, A muted, D at fret 2, G at fret 2, B at fret 3, high E at fret 3.
- Is Amaj13 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.