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AMaj7 and DMaj7

 
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Now let's turn our open A and D chord into Major 7 Chords.

So here we have our basic open A chord. Now all we really have to do is take the note that we have on the G string and lower it by a half step (to the 1st fret). Doing this requires a change of fingering.

Let's also try changing the D major chord to a D major 7 chord.

Now let's try switching between the A major 7 and D major 7 chords.

Instructor Anders Mouridsen
Tutorial:
Major 7 Chords
Styles:
Any Style
Difficulty:
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AMaj7 and DMaj7 song notation

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Questions & Answers

2 weeks ago
Is it okay to use pointer, middle, and ring instead of using the pinkie?
Mike Olekshy 2 weeks ago

Hey there - thanks so much for your question! Yes, it is totally okay to use the index, middle, and ring fingers for these chords. Hope this helps!

1 month ago
This was an extremely easy move for me (AMaj to Amaj7) because I've used my index on the G string, middle on D and ring on B for ages as it just feels easier for me. So, I just move the index down a fret (half step). Too easy! Also, whenever I have to move to DMaj from AMaj, I just anchor the index. For moving to EMaj, similarly I just move the index down a fret, so sort of an anchor (nearly) and follow with the other fingers.
Mike Olekshy 1 month ago

Hey there - thanks so much for your great suggestions!!