A flat major seventh guitar chord (Abmaj7)
Also written G#maj7 (G sharp major seventh)
The major seventh chord adds a major seventh to the major chord. A soft, dreamy sound, everywhere in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 4
Position 2 fret 6
Position 3 fret 11
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A♭ (A flat) | root |
| C | major third |
| E♭ (E flat) | perfect fifth |
| G | major seventh |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 · A♭ – C – E♭ – G
A progression with this chord
A typical jazz and bossa nova chord sequence.