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C major seventh chord
The Cmaj7 chord (major seventh) is made of the notes C, E, G, B. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7.
Cmaj7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | Unison |
| 3 | E | Major third |
| 5 | G | Perfect fifth |
| 7 | B | Major seventh |
Inversions
- Cmaj7C E G BRoot position
- Cmaj7/EE G B CFirst inversion
- Cmaj7/GG B C ESecond inversion
- Cmaj7/BB C E GThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Cmaj7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Cmaj7 chord?
- The notes are C, E, G, B.
- What is the formula of the Cmaj7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 7: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh.
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