G Maj7
C Maj7
E Maj7
Examples of Major Seventh chords with the roots on the Low E (6th) string.
Click on a chord to view more of its Major Seventh Chord forms
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
Notes of the C Major Scale
| C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
A |
B |
C |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
C Major 7 Chord = C + E + G + B
Major Seventh Guitar Chords
G Maj7
C Maj7
E Maj7
Examples of Major Seventh chords with the roots on the Low E (6th) string.
Click on a chord to view more of its Major Seventh Chord forms
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
Notes of the C Major Scale
C Major 7 Chord = C + E + G + B