A Major 7 Chord on Guitar
The A Major 7 chord contains A, D♭, E and A♭ — 4 notes. Every position is marked across the whole fretboard below, labelled with note names and with interval numbers, and the tuning of each string can be changed.
- Root
- Major 3rd
- Perfect 5th
- Major 7th
| Degree | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | A | D♭ | E | A♭ |
| Interval | Root | Major 3rd | Perfect 5th | Major 7th |
Note names
Interval numbers
Circle of fifths
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A Major 7 chord?
A, D♭, E and A♭. That is 4 notes.
Which scales contain the A Major 7 chord?
E Major (Ionian), D♭ Natural Minor (Aeolian), F# Dorian and D♭ Phrygian, among others. Every note of the A Major 7 chord is in those, so they can be played over it.
Which smaller chords are inside the A Major 7 chord?
A Major, D♭ Minor and D♭ Power (5). Each uses only notes the A Major 7 chord already contains.
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