I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
A Augmented Major 7 Chord
Learn the A Augmented Major 7 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A3C##5E#7G#
Playable A Augmented Major 7 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 0 3 1 2 1
G shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 5 x 3 2 2 4
E shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 8 6 6 x x
D shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x x 7 10 9 9
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 12 11 10 9 9
Full fretboard map
Every A Augmented Major 7 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using A Augmented Major 7
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | A |
| 3 | 3 | C# |
| #5 | #5 | E# |
| 7 | 7 | G# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – #5 – 7