C#maj7 chord
C# major 7th · also written Dbmaj7
C4
C#
E#
G#
B#
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Notes
- C#R
- E#3
- G#5
- B#7
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7
C#maj7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#maj7
C4
C#
E#
G#
B#
1st inversion C#maj7/E#
C4
E#
G#
B#
C#
2nd inversion C#maj7/G#
C4
G#
B#
C#
E#
3rd inversion C#maj7/B#
B#
C#
E#
G#
C6
More C# chords
Major 7th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#maj7 chord?
The C# major 7th chord (C#maj7) has 4 notes: C#, E#, G# and B#.
How do you play C#maj7 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).
Is C#maj7 the same as Dbmaj7?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#maj7 and Dbmaj7 sound the same.