Cmaj7 chord
C major 7th
C
E
G
B
C5
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Notes
- CR
- E3
- G5
- B7
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7
Cmaj7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Cmaj7
C
E
G
B
C5
1st inversion Cmaj7/E
C4
E
G
B
C
2nd inversion Cmaj7/G
C4
G
B
C
E
3rd inversion Cmaj7/B
C4
B
C
E
G
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FAQ
What notes are in the Cmaj7 chord?
The C major 7th chord (Cmaj7) has 4 notes: C, E, G and B.
How do you play Cmaj7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C, E, G and B, starting from C. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major 7th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 11).