How to build a major seventh chord
A major seventh chord is a major triad with a major 7th added. It sounds soft and open and is common on the I and IV chords in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
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Chord
Bmaj7 chord
Bmaj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯, A♯. Also written BΔ7, BM7.
B1
D♯3
F♯5
A♯7
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| B | root | 0 |
| D♯ | major 3rd | 4 |
| F♯ | perfect 5th | 7 |
| A♯ | major 7th | 11 |
Inversions
| Root position | B – D♯ – F♯ – A♯ | |
| 1st inversion | D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – B (Bmaj7/D♯) | |
| 2nd inversion | F♯ – A♯ – B – D♯ (Bmaj7/F♯) | |
| 3rd inversion | A♯ – B – D♯ – F♯ (Bmaj7/A♯) |