How To Play The Amaj7 Ukulele Chord

To play the Amaj7 chord, place the index finger on the 1st fret of the top g-string and middle finger on the 1st fret of the C-string. Let the other strings ring open.

Amaj7 Ukulele Chord Explanation

The Amaj7 chord contains the notes A-C#-E-G#.

To build an Amaj7 chord, take the major seventh chord formula (1-3-5-7) and apply it to the A major scale (A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G#).

Identify the first, third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees in the A major scale, which are A-C#-E-G#, giving you an Amaj7 chord.

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