Amaj7
A Major 7th — lush and at rest — the natural seventh adds shimmer without demanding resolution.
The keys
A – C♯ – E – G♯
What's inside Amaj7
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| A | Root | 1 |
| C♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| E | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| G♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | A4 – D♭5 – E5 – A♭5 |
| 1st inversion | D♭5 – E5 – A♭5 – A5 |
| 2nd inversion | E5 – A♭5 – A5 – D♭6 |
| 3rd inversion | A♭5 – A5 – D♭6 – E6 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | A2 – A♭3 |
| Right (colour) | D♭5 – E5 |
Where Amaj7 lives
As the ii chord
Amaj7 → D7 → Gmaj7
Minor-family sevenths live on the ii — this is the move they were born for.
Stepwise colour
A → Amaj7 → Bm7
Used as a passing colour between neighbouring chords.
Put Amaj7 under your fingers
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