Amaj7 chord with A Ionian scale

Pairing the Amaj7 chord (Major 7) with the A Ionian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Amaj7 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 5 7. A major triad with a major 7th. A soft, dreamy tonic chord — the signature sound of jazz and bossa nova.

A Ionian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Classification: functional-tonal.

Fretboard voicings for Amaj7

Curated Amaj7 shapes that sit naturally inside the A Ionian scale.

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Amaj7 — Drop 2, root on 6th string, frets 4–8
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Amaj7 — Drop 2, root on 5th string, frets 0–3
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Amaj7 — Drop 2, root on 4th string, frets 6–10

Other scales for Amaj7

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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