Cmaj7 Guitar Chord
A dreamy, sophisticated sound. Typical of jazz, bossa nova and soul music. The major seventh adds an ethereal, "floating" quality to the chord.
Strings
X–3–2–0–0–0
Notation for Cmaj7 chord
Other names: C major 7th, C maj7, C M7, CΔ7
Music theory name: major seventh chord
Common name: C major seventh chord
Intervals and tones in Cmaj7 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | Root |
| E | Major 3rd |
| G | Perfect 5th |
| H | Major 7th |
All Variations
Open
X–3–2–0–0–0
Fret 3
3–3–5–4–5–3
Fret 5
X–X–5–5–5–7
Fret 10
X–X–10–12–12–12