Guitar UpscaleCmaj7 chord on guitar
The C major 7th chord, written Cmaj7, has 4 notes: C E G B.
As tab, thick low E string first: x32000, x35453, 875557. Numbers in the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little, T thumb. × marks a muted string and ○ an open one.
| Notes | C E G B |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 7th |
About the Major 7th Chord
A major 7th chord adds the major seventh to a major triad, a soft, jazzy and dreamy sound. More about the Major 7th Chord.
Keys with Cmaj7
These keys have Cmaj7 among their chords:
- C Major Scale (I)
- G Major Scale (IV)
- E Natural Minor scale (bVI)
- A Natural Minor scale (bIII)
Scales to play over Cmaj7
Each of these scales holds every note of the chord: