C Major 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: C - E - G - B

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 7

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 7th

Cmaj7

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Standard

Cmaj7

8
E Shape (Fret 8)

How to Play Cmaj7

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the A string
  4. 4Play the G, B, high E strings open

About Major 7th Chords

A major chord with an added major 7th. Major 7th chords sound lush, jazzy, and sophisticated.

C Major 7th on Other Instruments

Piano

Other C Chords

CCmC7Cm7Csus2Csus4Cadd9C6CdimCaugCm6C9

Other Major 7th Chords

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