Abmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Abmaj7 on ukulele is 1-3-3-3: barre the 3rd fret across the C, E and A strings with your ring finger and put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as G#maj7, G sharp major seventh.
- Notes: Ab, C, Eb and G
- Frets: 1 3 3 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Abmaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- G#maj7, or Ab major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- Ab (root), C (major 3rd), Eb (perfect 5th), G (major 7th)
- Notes
- Ab, C, Eb and G
- Frets
- 1 3 3 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Abmaj7 chord
Here is the Abmaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Lay your ring finger flat across the C, E and A strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Abmaj7?
Not really. 1-3-3-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Abmaj7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Abmaj7 chord?
The Abmaj7 chord is built from four notes: Ab, C, Eb and G (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Abmaj7 chord
- Olivia Rodrigotraitor
- Bee GeesHow Deep Is Your Love
- Grover Washington Jr.Just The Two Of Us (and Bill Withers)
- Harry StylesAdore You
- Of Monsters and MenDirty Paws
- LaufeyValentine
- Of Monsters and MenKing And Lionheart
- DhruvDouble Take
- Billy JoelNew York State Of Mind
- Grover Washington Jr.Just The Two Of Us (and Bill Withers) (easy)
Want to go further?
Once Abmaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Ab7, Abm, Ab and Absus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.