A maj7

The A maj7 chord consists of the A (Perfect unison), C# (Major third), E (Perfect fifth) and G# (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a A maj7 chord

How to play the A maj7 chord

  1. Find A (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add C# (Major third) — 4 semitones above A
  3. Add E (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above A
  4. Add G# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above A
  5. Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the A maj7 chord

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