Finger Positions

Root Note A#

Name A# major seventh over E

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M

Relative Minor Gm

Notes E, A#, D, F, A

Aliases A#maj7, A#Δ, A#ma7, A#M7, A#Maj7, A#^7

How to play the A#maj7/E Chord

The A#maj7/E is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the A# major seventh over E is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of A# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the A#maj7/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

A# → F → Gm → D#

vi-IV-I-V

Gm → D# → A# → F

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to A# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

A# Cm Dm D# F Gm Adim

7ths

A#maj7 Cm7 Dm7 D#maj7 F7 Gm7 Am7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Bebop Lydian Ionian Pentatonic Lydian Pentatonic Augmented Double Harmonic Lydian Augmented Heptatonic Harmonic Major Double Harmonic Major Lydian #9 Purvi Raga Bebop Major Ichikosucho Kafi Raga

* 15 scales found containing the notes E, A#, D, F, A.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the A#maj7/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 70, 62, 65, 69

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 466.1637615180899, 293.6647679174076, 349.2282314330039, 440