Cmaj7 guitar chord
C major seventh (Cmaj7) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Play the shape x32000 from the low E string to the high E string. The chord tones are C, E, G, B, and the lowest sounding note is C.
Fingering chart
| String | Fret | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (low E) | Muted | Not played |
| 5th (A) | 3 | C |
| 4th (D) | 2 | E |
| 3rd (G) | Open | G |
| 2nd (B) | Open | B |
| 1st (high E) | Open | E |
Notes and intervals
Formula 1 3 5 7. This shape sounds each chord tone.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C | In this shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | Root (0 semitones) | Yes |
| E | 3 | Major 3rd (4 semitones) | Yes |
| G | 5 | Perfect 5th (7 semitones) | Yes |
| B | 7 | Major 7th (11 semitones) | Yes |