B flat major seventh guitar chord (Bbmaj7)
Also written A#maj7 (A 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 1
Position 2 fret 6
Position 3 fret 8
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B♭ (B flat) | root |
| D | major third |
| F | perfect fifth |
| A | major seventh |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 · B♭ – D – F – A
A progression with this chord
A typical jazz and bossa nova chord sequence.