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
F♯maj7 chord
F♯maj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes F♯, A♯, C♯, E♯. Also written F♯Δ7, F♯M7. The same chord spelled from G♭ is G♭maj7.
F♯1
A♯3
C♯5
E♯7
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♯ (F♯maj7/A♯) | |
| 2nd inversion | C♯ – E♯ – F♯ – A♯ (F♯maj7/C♯) | |
| 3rd inversion | E♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ (F♯maj7/E♯) |