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
Fmaj7 chord
Fmaj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes F, A, C, E. Also written FΔ7, FM7.
F1
A3
C5
E7
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| F | root | 0 |
| A | major 3rd | 4 |
| C | perfect 5th | 7 |
| E | major 7th | 11 |
Inversions
| Root position | F – A – C – E | |
| 1st inversion | A – C – E – F (Fmaj7/A) | |
| 2nd inversion | C – E – F – A (Fmaj7/C) | |
| 3rd inversion | E – F – A – C (Fmaj7/E) |