Ukulele Amaj7 chord diagram
Amaj7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 5 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 → Dmaj7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to Dmaj7, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, lift your middle finger from C string fret 1.
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 4.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Amaj7 use the transition to Dmaj7 at 28%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
2. 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 28%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.
3. 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 12%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
4. Amaj7 → C#m7 chord transition
To move from Amaj7 to C#m7, follow these steps:
- While playing Amaj7, lift your middle finger from C string fret 1.
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 4.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing Amaj7 use the transition to C#m7 at 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 Dmaj7 and D. Based on our catalog data, Amaj7 to Dmaj7 is recorded 7 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 28% of outgoing Amaj7 transitions. Amaj7 to D is recorded 7 times, appears in 2 songs, and represents 28%.
What songs use the Amaj7 chord?
Frank Sinatra - I’ve Got You Under My Skin Ukulele Chords is one of 5 songs that use the Amaj7 chord.