Amaj7
Sevenths · A root
Amaj7
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul.
0 st4 st7 st11 st
Notes in Amaj7
ARoot
C#3rd
E5th
G#7th
A is the reference pitch (A440). Very common in rock and pop — the vi chord in C major.
Identify the Chord Quality on A
Each chord below is played on A. Listen and identify whether you heard Amaj7, Am, A7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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Other Chords in A
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About the Amaj7 Chord
The Amaj7 chord is a major 7th chord built on A. It contains the notes A, C#, E, G# — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul. Practising the Amaj7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.