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
Cmaj7 chord
Cmaj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes C, E, G, B. Also written CΔ7, CM7.
C1
E3
G5
B7
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| C | root | 0 |
| E | major 3rd | 4 |
| G | perfect 5th | 7 |
| B | major 7th | 11 |
Inversions
| Root position | C – E – G – B | |
| 1st inversion | E – G – B – C (Cmaj7/E) | |
| 2nd inversion | G – B – C – E (Cmaj7/G) | |
| 3rd inversion | B – C – E – G (Cmaj7/B) |