Cmaj7 chord on piano
C Major Seventh. Notes: C, E, G and B.
How to play Cmaj7
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add E, G and B above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Cmaj7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C · E · G · B1st inversion
E · G · B · C2nd inversion
G · B · C · E3rd inversion
B · C · E · GNotes 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 piano?
Play C, E, G and B together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Cmaj7?
Root position: C E G B. 1st inversion: E G B C. 2nd inversion: G B C E. 3rd inversion: B C E G.
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.