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Amaj7/G♯ guitar shapes

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A major 7th / G♯ (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

A major 7th / G♯ (3rd inversion)

Amaj7/G♯ is the A major 7th / G♯ (3rd inversion) guitar chord with G♯ in the bass. It uses the notes A, C♯, E, and G♯ and the interval formula 1-3-5-7.

The A major 7th major 7th chord, combining the root (A major 7th), major third C♯, perfect fifth E, and major seventh G♯, produces a lush, dreamy quality. The close interval between the fifth E and seventh G♯ adds a jazzy, sophisticated color, often conveying nostalgia, romance, or serenity. With G♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of A major 7th.

Also written as Amaj7 and AM7/G♯.

Root note: A
Bass note: G♯
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 107

Chord tones

AC♯EG♯

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 6th string.
  3. 3 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 6th string.
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 5th string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

A Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

C♯ Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

E Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

G♯ Major Seventh 7

The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.

Quick answers

What notes are in Amaj7/G♯?

Amaj7/G♯ uses the notes A, C♯, E, and G♯. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-7.

What is another name for Amaj7/G♯?

Amaj7/G♯ is also written as Amaj7 and AM7/G♯.

How do you play Amaj7/G♯ on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position. Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 6th string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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