C Major 7th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: C - E - G - B
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 7th
Quick answer
The Cmaj7 guitar chord is played as x-3-2-0-0-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes C, E, G, B.
- Fret pattern
- x-3-2-0-0-0
- Chord notes
- C, E, G, B
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
Cmaj7
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How to Play Cmaj7
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
- 3Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the A string
- 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 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the C Major 7th guitar chord?
The C Major 7th guitar chord uses the notes C, E, G, B.
How do you play Cmaj7 on guitar?
Play the Cmaj7 guitar chord with the x-3-2-0-0-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the A string Play the G, B, high E strings open
What is the formula for C Major 7th?
The C Major 7th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 7: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 7th.