root position: Amaj7
A – C♯ – E – G♯
Amaj7 Piano Chord
The A major 7 chord (Amaj7) is made of the notes A, C♯, E and G♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
Notes in Amaj7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| E | 5 | perfect 5th |
| G♯ | 7 | major 7th |
How to play Amaj7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Amaj7 inversions
1st inversion: Amaj7/C#
C♯ – E – G♯ – A
2nd inversion: Amaj7/E
E – G♯ – A – C♯
3rd inversion: Amaj7/G#
G♯ – A – C♯ – E
Other names for Amaj7
Amaj7 is also written as AM7, AΔ7, AΔ.