What is a Cmaj7 Chord?
Cmaj7
Cmaj7 Major 7th
String-by-String
E
×
A
3
D
2
G
0
B
0
e
0
Cmaj7 Major 7th is a major seventh chord with the root C, major third E, perfect fifth G, and major seventh B. It has a lush, jazzy quality found in bossa nova and neo-soul.
Intervals
RootMajor 3rdPerfect 5thMajor 7th
Notes
CEGB
Why does Cmaj7 sound dreamy and sophisticated?
The Cmaj7 Major 7th chord gets its dreamy and sophisticated character from the combination of its root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th. The specific intervals between the notes C, E, G, Bcreate the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Cmaj7?
Cmaj7 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard C chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of C and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.