Am(maj7) chord - A Minor Major Seventh - guitar chord chart
Welcome to our tutorial on the A m(maj7) chord, a beautiful and complex chord that belongs to the Minor Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes A, C, E, and G#, creating a unique and rich sound.
The A m(maj7) chord is built using the intervals of 1, b3, 5, and 7. These intervals, also known as the root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major seventh, give this chord its distinctive character. If you're not familiar with these terms, don't worry. Our tutorial about fretboard intervals will help you understand them better.
Understanding how chords are built by stacking intervals is key to mastering the guitar. Our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals can provide you with the foundation you need to understand chords like the A m(maj7).
Playing the A m(maj7) chord requires some practice, especially if you're not used to playing minor chords with a major seventh. But don't worry, we're here to guide you through it with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord.
If you're interested in learning more about chords and how they fit together, our tutorial on common chord progressions is a great place to start. And if you're ready to dive deeper into more advanced chords, check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords.
So, are you ready to learn how to play the A m(maj7) chord? Let's get started!
A m(maj7) chord Notes:
ACEG#
How to create the Minor Major Seventh chord:
How To Play The Am(maj7) chord on guitar
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m(maj7) | D m(maj7) | E m(maj7) | F m(maj7) | G m(maj7) | A m(maj7) | B m(maj7) | C#m(maj7) | D#m(maj7) | F#m(maj7) | G#m(maj7) | A#m(maj7) | Abm(maj7) | Bbm(maj7) | Dbm(maj7) | Ebm(maj7) | Gbm(maj7)
Create your A m(maj7) chord shapes
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.