Finger Positions

Root Note A

Name A major seventh over G#

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

Relative Minor F#m

Notes A, C#, E, G#

Aliases Amaj7, AΔ, Ama7, AM7, AMaj7, A^7

How to play the Amaj7/G# Chord

The Amaj7/G# 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 G# 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 Amaj7/G# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

A → E → F#m → D

vi-IV-I-V

F#m → D → A → E

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

A Bm C#m D E F#m G#dim

7ths

Amaj7 Bm7 C#m7 Dmaj7 E7 F#m7 G#m7b5

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 A, C#, E, G#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Amaj7/G# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 69, 61, 64, 68

Frequencies (Hz)

440, 277.1826309768721, 329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451