Cmaj7 chord on guitar
C Major Seventh. Notes: C, E, G and B.
How to play Cmaj7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Cmaj7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi. The formula is 1 3 5 7, and you will also see it written as CM7 and CΔ7.
Keys that use Cmaj7
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Questions
What notes are in the Cmaj7 chord?
Cmaj7 (C major seventh) is made of four notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth) and B (major seventh).
How do you play Cmaj7 on guitar?
The easiest Cmaj7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is Cmaj7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is Cmaj7 in?
Cmaj7 belongs to 4 keys: C major (as the Imaj7 chord), G major (as the IVmaj7 chord), E minor (as the VImaj7 chord) and A minor (as the IIImaj7 chord).
What does a major seventh chord sound like?
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi.