All about the A Major 7th chord

What notes are in the A Major 7th chord?

The A Major 7th chord is played out of 4 notes: A, C#, E, G#.

How to play the A Major 7th chord on piano?

What tones from the A Major scale are used in the A Major 7th chord?

The A Major 7th chord borrows 4 tones from the A Major scale: 1, 3, 5, 7.

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AC#EG#

What are the alterations in the A Major 7th chord?

The A Major 7th chord contains the following alterations:
  • 2 Sharp