Cmaj7 chord on ukulele

C Major Seventh. Notes: C, E, G and B.

Cmaj7 ukulele chord diagram, open position2B7GCEB
Open position · Easy

How to play Cmaj7

  1. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
  2. Let the open G, C and E strings ring.
  3. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Cmaj7

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Cmaj7 ukulele chord, open position2B7GCEB

Open position

Easy
Cmaj7 ukulele chord, barre at fret 32B73E31G51CRBEGC

Barre at fret 3

Medium
Cmaj7 ukulele chord, fret 5 position5fr1CR2G53B74E3CGBE

Fret 5 position

Medium
Cmaj7 ukulele chord, fret 2 position2fr4CR3E32G51B7CEGB

Fret 2 position

Medium

Notes and theory

Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
B7 · major seventh

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

major seventh chords in every key

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 ukulele?

The easiest Cmaj7 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open G, C and E strings ring. Strum all four strings.

Is Cmaj7 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note 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.