Ukulele Amaj7 chord diagram
Amaj7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 4 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Amaj7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Amaj7, follow these steps: Place index finger on G string fret 1. Place middle finger on C string fret 1.
Tips
- Place G string with your index finger and C string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On G string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Finger choices on Amaj7 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from Amaj7 to A#7 | B♭7, using on the G string, use your middle finger and on the C string, use your ring finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
- To play Amaj7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (G string and C string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A - C# - E - G#
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
- Chord Type
- Major 7 — warm and lush
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Amaj7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele Amaj7 chord diagram2-4-4-4
Ukulele Amaj7 chord diagram2-1-4-4
Ukulele Amaj7 chord diagram1-1-5-4
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Amaj7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Amaj7 → A#7 | B♭7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to A#7 | B♭7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
2. Amaj7 → A#m7 | B♭m7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to A#m7 | B♭m7, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, lift your middle finger from C string fret 1.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
3. Amaj7 → A7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to A7, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, lift your middle finger from C string fret 1.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
4. Amaj7 → A chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to A, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 1 to G string fret 2.
5. Amaj7 → Am7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
6. Amaj7 → F#add9 | G♭add9 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to F#add9 | G♭add9, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Amaj7 across songs on this site.
1. Amaj7 → D chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to D, follow these steps:
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Amaj7 use the transition to D at 43.8%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
2. Amaj7 → Em chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to Em, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from C string fret 1 to E string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 4.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Amaj7 use the transition to Em at 18.8%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Songs Using Amaj7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Amaj7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amaj7 easy to play on Ukulele?
Ukulele Amaj7 is beginner-friendly. It spans 1 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play Amaj7?
There is a simpler alternative for Amaj7 on Ukulele. The alternative voicing uses fingering 1-1-5-4. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from Amaj7 on Ukulele?
Ukulele Amaj7 commonly moves to D and A7. Based on our catalog data, Amaj7 to D is recorded 7 times, appears in 2 songs, and represents 43.8% of outgoing Amaj7 transitions. Amaj7 to A7 is recorded 5 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 31.3%.
What songs use the Amaj7 chord?
Frank Sinatra - I’ve Got You Under My Skin Ukulele Chords is one of 4 songs that use the Amaj7 chord.