Sevenths · C# root / D♭
C#maj7 / D♭maj7
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul.
Notes in C#maj7
C# / Db sits between C and D. A common key in jazz and pop — think Db major in many jazz standards.
Identify the Chord Quality on C#
Each chord below is played on C#. Listen and identify whether you heard C#maj7, C#m, C#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Major 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in C#
Related Sevenths
About the C#maj7 Chord
The C#maj7 chord is a major 7th chord built on C# (also written D♭maj7). It contains the notes Db, F, Ab, C — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul. Practising the C#maj7 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.