C# Major 7th Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: C# - F - G# - C

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 7

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

Quick answer

The C#maj7 guitar chord is played as x-4-3-1-1-1 from low E to high E and uses the notes C#, F, G#, C.

Fret pattern
x-4-3-1-1-1
Chord notes
C#, F, G#, C
Formula
1 - 3 - 5 - 7

C#maj7

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Standard

C#maj7

9
E Shape (Fret 9)

How to Play C#maj7

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Barre your index finger across fret 1 (G, B, high E strings)
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string
  4. 4Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the A string

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#, F, G#, C.

How do you play C#maj7 on guitar?

Play the C#maj7 guitar chord with the x-4-3-1-1-1 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Barre your index finger across fret 1 (G, B, high E strings) Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the A string

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.

C# Major 7th on Other Instruments

Other Major 7th Chords