Which notes are in the Cmaj7 chord?

Cmaj7 contains the notes C, E, G and B. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.

How many ways can you play Cmaj7?

Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Cmaj7.

Is the Cmaj7 chord hard to play?

Not really. The open position of Cmaj7 uses open strings and needs no barre, which makes it approachable for beginners.

C major 7th · Ukulele

Cmaj7 Chord on Ukulele

The Cmaj7 chord (C major 7th) is built from the notes C, E, G and B. The ukulele fingering for it is shown below.

Chord diagrams

Cmaj7open position

Fingering

string 4 (G): played open
string 3 (C): played open
string 2 (E): played open
string 1 (A): fret 2 — middle finger

Notes in this chord

Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7

How to play

Cmaj7 can be played with open strings on ukulele, which makes it an accessible shape for beginners. Strings marked ○ ring open, while strings marked ✕ are muted.

Theory behind the chord

Major seventh chords keep the bright major triad but add the leading tone a semitone below the root. The result is the soft, floating sound heard throughout bossa nova, soul and neo-soul. On Cmaj7 this structure sits on the root C, so the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 map onto C, E, G and B.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the Cmaj7 chord?: Cmaj7 contains the notes C, E, G and B. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
How many ways can you play Cmaj7?: Minory lists a single ukulele fingering for Cmaj7.
Is the Cmaj7 chord hard to play?: Not really. The open position of Cmaj7 uses open strings and needs no barre, which makes it approachable for beginners.

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