Cm(maj7) chord on guitar
C Minor Major Seventh. Notes: C, Eb, G and B.
How to play Cm(maj7)
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Cm(maj7)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
HardFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7, and you will also see it written as Cmmaj7, CmM7 and Cm/maj7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm(maj7) chord?
Cm(maj7) (C minor major seventh) is made of four notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), G (perfect fifth) and B (major seventh).
How do you play Cm(maj7) on guitar?
The easiest Cm(maj7) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Let the open G and B strings ring.
Is Cm(maj7) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major seventh chord sound like?
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord.