Guitar Amaj7 chord diagram
Amaj7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 4 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Amaj7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Amaj7, follow these steps: Place index finger on G string fret 1. Place middle finger on D string fret 2. Place ring finger on B string fret 2.
Tips
- Place G string with your index finger and D string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On G string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
- To play Amaj7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (D string, G string, and B string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A - C# - E - G#
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
- Chord Type
- Major 7 — warm and lush
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Amaj7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Amaj7 chord diagramx-4-2-2-2-4
Guitar Amaj7 chord diagram5-7-6-6-5-5
Guitar Amaj7 chord diagramx-4-2-2-5-4
Guitar Amaj7 chord diagramx-4-6-6-5-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Amaj7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Amaj7 → C#m/A | D♭m/A chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to C#m/A | D♭m/A, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 2.
2. Amaj7 → C#m/E | D♭m/E chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to C#m/E | D♭m/E, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 2.
3. Amaj7 → Am chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to Am, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
4. Amaj7 → Am/E chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to Am/E, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
5. Amaj7 → Am7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, lift your ring finger from B string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
6. Amaj7 → Asus2 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to Asus2, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, lift your index finger from G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Amaj7 across songs on this site.
1. Amaj7 → D chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to D, follow these steps:
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Amaj7 use the transition to D at 43.8%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
2. Amaj7 → A7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to A7, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, lift your ring finger from B string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Amaj7 use the transition to A7 at 31.3%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
3. Amaj7 → Em chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to Em, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, lift your index finger from G string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Amaj7 use the transition to Em at 18.8%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Songs Using Amaj7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Amaj7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amaj7 easy to play on Guitar?
Guitar Amaj7 is beginner-friendly. It spans 2 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play Amaj7?
There is a simpler alternative for Amaj7 on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-4-6-6-5-5. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from Amaj7 on Guitar?
Guitar Amaj7 commonly moves to D and A7. Based on our catalog data, Amaj7 to D is recorded 7 times, appears in 2 songs, and represents 43.8% of outgoing Amaj7 transitions. Amaj7 to A7 is recorded 5 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 31.3%.
What songs use the Amaj7 chord?
Frank Sinatra - I’ve Got You Under My Skin Chords is one of 4 songs that use the Amaj7 chord.