How to build a major seventh chord
A major seventh chord is a major triad with a major 7th added. It sounds soft and open and is common on the I and IV chords in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
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Chord
A♭maj7 chord
A♭maj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes A♭, C, E♭, G. Also written A♭Δ7, A♭M7. The same chord spelled from G♯ is G♯maj7.
A♭1
C3
E♭5
G7
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| A♭ | root | 0 |
| C | major 3rd | 4 |
| E♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
| G | major 7th | 11 |
Inversions
| Root position | A♭ – C – E♭ – G | |
| 1st inversion | C – E♭ – G – A♭ (A♭maj7/C) | |
| 2nd inversion | E♭ – G – A♭ – C (A♭maj7/E♭) | |
| 3rd inversion | G – A♭ – C – E♭ (A♭maj7/G) |