A Major 7th
Amaj7 is made of 4 notes: A, C#, E and G#. Here it is in root position, with A at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from A |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C# | 3 | major 3rd |
| E | 5 | perfect 5th |
| G# | 7 | major 7th |
A major 7th chord adds a major 7th to a major chord. It sounds soft, dreamy and jazzy, and is common in jazz, soul, bossa nova and lo-fi.