A Major 7th Guitar Chord

also known as Amaj7, AM7

  • your first finger goes on the first fret of the third string
  • your second finger goes on the second fret of the fourth string
  • your third finger goes on the second fret of the second string
  • the first and fifth strings are open
  • the sixth string is muted
Diagram of an A major 7th guitar chord at the open position

Notes in an A Major 7th Guitar chord

Root : A

3rd : C#

5th : E

Major 7th : G#