Learn how to Play the AMaj7 Guitar Chord
The A Major 7th Chord is found by locating the 1, 3 , 5 and 7 positions (A, C#, E and G#) of the A Major Scale: A B C# D E F# G# A. The chord diagram chart below demonstrates how to play the AMaj7 Chord.
AMaj7 Chord Notes: A, C#, E and G#
Here is a key that will help you read the chart:
Everything on the above chart should be self explanatory, except for the last three in the third column. They may need a bit of explaining. The O, or open symbol, simply means that you do not press down on any notes on that string. The X means you do not strum that particular string. The Barre symbol means you need to barre that particular fret. When you barre a fret you are pressing down on multiple strings at the same time with one finger.
Chord Playing Tips: Be sure that you are pressing down on the strings hard enough and play each string one at a time to make sure you have a nice clean sound. If any of the strings buzz or sound muted, then something is not right.
AMaj7 Guitar Chord Video
The video below will further demonstrate how to play the AMaj7 Chord.
Ray Oliver on Mon, 1st Mar 2010 2:23 am
I’ve been playing alittle for years, more of a pastime or relaxer. I know maybe a dozen or more cords and can play a few songs I’ve either figured out or picked up from friends. I would like to advance and not sure which direction to head. I’ve never had a lesson so now when I pick up the guitar, it’s play most of what I know until my fingers start to hurt. I think maybe lessons to find some good practice methods would be a good start. I play mostly classic rock and country. Anybody got ideas to help?
Joe on Tue, 2nd Mar 2010 10:49 pm
I am in the same round as Ray.
Please have me in mind too…
lyndsey stuart on Wed, 17th Mar 2010 2:28 am
i am the same as the boys above me and i haven’t been playing it for as long but i want to learn more notes so i can perform in the city that i live in because the town i live in is small and we could use some entertainment around my town