Amaj7 Großer Septakkord Akkord

The A Großer Septakkord chord contains: A, C#, E, G#.

These notes are derived by applying the major 7th interval formula (0–4–7–11 semitones) to the root note A.

A major triad with a major seventh.

Warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and R&B. The Amaj7 chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of A major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

On piano, play A, C#, E, G# simultaneously.

In root position, A is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has C# lowest, second inversion has E lowest.

A major 7th chord has 4 notes: A, C#, E, G# (in A).

It is a 7th chord, extending beyond the basic triad.

The A major chord (A–C#–E) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The A minor chord (A–C–E) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

Amaj7 naturally serves as the I chord in the key of A major.

It also appears as IV in the key of E major, and as V in the key of D major.

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The Amaj7 chord notes (A, C#, E, G#) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

In the key of A major, Amaj7 pairs naturally with D major (IV), E major (V), and F#m (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (Amaj7–D–E) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

Amaj7 root position: A in bass. First inversion: C# in bass. Second inversion: E in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

Remember the formula: 0–4–7–11 semitones from root.

For Amaj7: start on A, add 4 semitones, then 7 semitones, then 11 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any major 7th chord.