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
Amaj7 chord
Amaj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes A, C♯, E, G♯. Also written AΔ7, AM7.
A1
C♯3
E5
G♯7
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 (Amaj7/C♯) | |
| 2nd inversion | E – G♯ – A – C♯ (Amaj7/E) | |
| 3rd inversion | G♯ – A – C♯ – E (Amaj7/G♯) |