Chord · 7ths
Cmaj7 — C Major 7th
Cmaj7 is the C major 7th chord. It is built on the root C with major 3rd (E), perfect 5th (G) and major 7th (B) above it — the formula 1 3 5 7, sounding the notes C E G B. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Cmaj7.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Major 7th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Notes
- C E G B
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Cmaj7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 3 | E | major 3rd | E4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
| 7 | B | major 7th | B4 |
Other 7ths on C
Major 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.