Amaj7sus4 chord with A Ionian scale

Pairing the Amaj7sus4 chord (Maj7sus4) with the A Ionian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Amaj7sus4 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 4 5 7. A major 7th with a 4th in place of the 3rd. An open, floating sound with no quality, but a gentle 7th tension on top.

A Ionian scale formula

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

Other scales for Amaj7sus4

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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