Ammaj7 guitar chord (A Minor, Major 7th)

The A mmaj7 chord, featuring a minor triad with a major 7th, offers a hauntingly beautiful sound. Its notes A, C, E and G# create an emotional tension that works wonderfully in jazz and cinematic contexts. Below, you'll find sever variations how to play the "A mmaj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret using your middle finger
• Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
• Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 2nd fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
• Press the B (2nd) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
• Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
• With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret and press down
• With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 5th fret with your middle finger
• Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 5th fret, covering all the strings
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your middle finger
• Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 7th fret
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

• Place your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret and press down
• With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
• Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering the 2nd to the 3rd strings
• Press the D (4th) string on the 10th fret with your middle finger
• Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
• Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

• Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 13th fret
• Press the D (4th) string on the 14th fret with your pinky
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string