Cmaj7
Sevenths · C root
Cmaj7
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul.
0 st4 st7 st11 st
Notes in Cmaj7
CRoot
E3rd
G5th
B7th
C is the natural starting point — no sharps or flats. The clearest key to hear chord quality in isolation.
Identify the Chord Quality on C
Each chord below is played on C. Listen and identify whether you heard Cmaj7, Cm, C7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Cmaj7 Chord
The Cmaj7 chord is a major 7th chord built on C. It contains the notes C, E, G, B — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul. Practising the Cmaj7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.