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A♯ Major 7th

Notes: A♯ – C♯♯ – E♯ – G♯♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7
Also written: A♯maj7, A♯M7, A♯Δ7Lower C♯♯ to C♯ and it is A♯m(maj7); lower E♯ to E and it is A♯maj7♭5. A♯ and G♯♯ do not move.
B♭ Major 7th
This is the same chord as B♭ Major 7th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

A♯ Major 7th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th = A♯, C♯♯, E♯, G♯♯
NoteIntervalDegree
A♯Root1
C♯♯Major 3rd3
E♯Perfect 5th5
G♯♯Major 7th7

How to Play the A♯ Major 7th

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2

A♯ Major 7th Inversions

  • Root position
    A♯ – C♯♯ – E♯ – G♯♯
  • 1st inversion (A♯maj7/C♯♯)
    C♯♯ – E♯ – G♯♯ – A♯
  • 2nd inversion (A♯maj7/E♯)
    E♯ – G♯♯ – A♯ – C♯♯
  • 3rd inversion (A♯maj7/G♯♯)
    G♯♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ – E♯

A♯ Major 7th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A♯ Major 7th chord on piano?
The A♯ Major 7th chord contains the notes A♯ – C♯♯ – E♯ – G♯♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the A# Major 7th chord?
A# Major 7th is built from the A# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the A# Major 7th chord used in music?
A# Major 7th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 7th).
What is the fingering for A# Major 7th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of A# Major 7th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.

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