Major 7 chords are played by adding the major 7th note (one half step down from the octave) of the scale to a major triad or chord. Major 7 chords have a more romantic sound compared to Dominant 7 Chords.
Major 7 Chord Formula
1 + 3 + 5 + 7
Examples of Major Seventh chords with the roots on the Low E (6th) string.
G Maj7
C Maj7
E Maj7
Click on a chord to view more of its Major Seventh Chord forms
Major Seventh Guitar Chords | GuitaristSource.com
Major 7 chords are played by adding the major 7th note (one half step down from the octave) of the scale to a major triad or chord. Major 7 chords have a more romantic sound compared to Dominant 7 Chords.
Major 7 Chord Formula
1 + 3 + 5 + 7
Examples of Major Seventh chords with the roots on the Low E (6th) string.
G Maj7
C Maj7
E Maj7
Click on a chord to view more of its Major Seventh Chord forms