Chord Guide
How to Play the C maj7 Chord
Learn exactly how to play the Cmaj7 chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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1fr
Cmaj7 – 1st fret
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3fr
Cmaj7 – 3rd fret
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5fr
Cmaj7 – 5th fret
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10fr
Cmaj7 – 10th fret
Theory & Context
The Cmaj7 chord is a common guitar chord that creates a dreamy and jazzy sound. It is built using the notes C, E, G, B, which correspond to the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.