Chord Guide
How to Play the C maj7#5 Chord
Learn exactly how to play the Cmaj7#5 chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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1fr
Cmaj7#5 – 1st fret
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Cmaj7#5 – 3rd fret
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Cmaj7#5 – 5th fret
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Cmaj7#5 – 8th fret
Theory & Context
The Cmaj7#5 chord is a common guitar chord that creates a unique sound. It is built using the notes C, E, G#, B, which correspond to the 1P, 3M, 5A, 7M intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.