Guitar Amaj7 chord diagram
Amaj7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 5 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.
- Finger choices on Amaj7 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from Amaj7 to Dmaj7, using on D string, use your ring finger, on B string, use your pinky, and on G string, use your middle finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
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 → Dmaj7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to Dmaj7, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Amaj7 use the transition to Dmaj7 at 28%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
2. 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 28%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
3. 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 20%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
4. 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 12%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
5. Amaj7 → C#m7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to C#m7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 4.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 5.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 6.
On Chordier, songs containing Amaj7 use the transition to C#m7 at 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 Dmaj7 and D. Based on our catalog data, Amaj7 to Dmaj7 is recorded 7 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 28% of outgoing Amaj7 transitions. Amaj7 to D is recorded 7 times, appears in 2 songs, and represents 28%.
What songs use the Amaj7 chord?
Frank Sinatra - I’ve Got You Under My Skin Chords is one of 5 songs that use the Amaj7 chord.