The A minor major 7 chord (Am(maj7)) is made of the notes A, C, E and G#. It is built from the root A with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The minor-major seventh chord is mysterious and tense, typical of film noir moods and some jazz themes.
A minor major 7
Notes: A – C – E – G#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x02110. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the A minor major 7 chord (Am(maj7)) are A, C, E and G#.
How do you play the A minor major 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x02110.
How is the A minor major 7 chord built?
The A minor major 7 chord (Am(maj7)) is made of the notes A, C, E and G#. It is built from the root A with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.