Cmaj7 chord guitar
Diagram, notes and theoretical summary. Plus tips on related chords.
Cmaj7
Full name: C major seventh
Alternative name/abbreviation: CM7
Type: Open chord
Notes in the chord: C, E, G, B
Importance: 7/10
Difficulty: 2/10
Relevant chords: C7, Cm7
Chord variations
C Major seventh bar chord with the root on 6th string: 8 10 9 9 8 8
C Major seventh with the root on 6th string: 8 X 9 9 8 X
C Major seventh with the root on 6th string (no 5th): 8 X 9 9 X X
C Major seventh bar chord with the root on 5th string: X 3 5 4 5 3
C Major seventh chord with the root on 5th string: X 3 5 4 5 X
C Major seventh chord with the root on 5th string (no 3rd): X 3 5 4 X X
C Major seventh chord with the root on 5th string, second alternative (no 5th): X 3 2 4 1 X
C Major seventh chord with the root on 5th string, third alternative (no 5th): X 3 5 0 0 0
C Major seventh chord with the root on 5th string (no 5th): X 3 2 4 X X
No
5th means that the fifth note (G) is omitted.
No
3rd means that the third note (E) is omitted.
Matching shapes
Another chord that can be played identical to the chord shape of Cmaj7 (X32000) is Em/C.
Chord progressions
Cmaj > Fmaj7 > Bm7b5 > E7