Amaj7 guitar chord (A Major 7th)

Symbols: maj7, M7

Steps: 1-3-5-7

Notes: A-C#-E-G#

The A major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes A, C#, E and G# (root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh), it adds a layer of richness and warmth, ideal for jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "A maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Position your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 6th fret
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

Variation 4

Press the B (2nd) string on the 5th fret with your middle finger
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret
Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Barre the 9th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 1st to the 3rd strings
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering all the strings
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 8

Press the E (1st) string on the 12th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

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

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