Cmaj7 chord (C major seventh) on piano
Cmaj7 (C major seventh) has four notes: C, E, G and B. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. In major keys, Cmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in C major and the IVmaj7 in G major.
Cmaj7 inversions and fingering
C E G B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
E G B C · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G B C E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
B C E G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
C E B · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Cmaj7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | CM7, CΔ7, CΔ |
| Notes | C E G B |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh |
| Type | Major seventh chord |
Cmaj7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (1), E3 (3), G3 (5), B3 (7), C4 (1), E4 (3), G4 (5), B4 (7), C5 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Cmaj7 chord?
Cmaj7 (C major seventh) has four notes: C, E, G and B. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. C is the root, E is the major third, G is the perfect fifth and B is the major seventh.
How do you play Cmaj7 on piano?
Play C, E, G and B together. Root position: C E G B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Cmaj7 in?
In major keys, Cmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in C major and the IVmaj7 in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Cmaj7 and C?
Cmaj7 is C (C, E and G) with a major 7th added: B.