A Major 7th Guitar Chord (AM7)
A Major 7th (AM7) is built from A, C#, E, G#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M formula measured from the root A. This page shows 3 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for AM7
Notes in AM7
- A1P
- C#3M
- E5P
- G#7M
How to play AM7
A Major 7th Guitar Chord (AM7) 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.
AM7 FAQ
- What notes are in A Major 7th?
- A Major 7th (AM7) contains A, C#, E, G#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M above the root A.
- How do you play AM7 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Amaj7": low E at fret 1, A muted, D at fret 2, G at fret 2, B at fret 1, high E muted.
- Is AM7 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.