Play the augmented major seventh chord on guitar

The augmented major seventh chord (augmaj7 or +maj7) combines an augmented triad with a major seventh, creating a highly colored and modern sound.

Chord composition

IIII♯VVII
RootMajor thirdAugmented fifthMajor seventh
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Formula 1 - 3 - ♯5 - 7

Theory

The augmaj7 chord adds a major seventh (11 semitones) to the augmented triad. C augmaj7 = C-E-G♯-B, F augmaj7 = F-A-C♯-E. More stable than aug7, this chord offers sophisticated harmonic color. It's used as altered tonic chord or in modern chromatic progressions.

Play the augmented major seventh chord on the guitar

The Augmented Major Seventh chord positions on guitar

Styles

Jazz Contemporary Fusion Film Music