mMaj7
Sevenths · Chord Type
Minor Major 7th Chord
Eerie and cinematic. Common in film scores and jazz harmony.
0 st3 st7 st11 st
How to Hear It
The clash between the minor third and the major seventh creates a distinctive cinematic tension. Very recognisable once you know it.
Hear the Minor Major 7th Chord
Famous Examples
- James Bond Theme (mMaj7) — Monty Norman
- Cry Me a River — Julie London
Minor Major 7th in All 12 Keys
Related Sevenths
About the Minor Major 7th Chord
Built from the semitone intervals 0, 3, 7, 11 from the root, the minor major 7th chord belongs to the sevenths family and appears across virtually every genre of music.
To train your ear to recognise the minor major 7th chord instantly, practice hearing it in all 12 keys. Use the links above to target specific roots, or open the full recognition trainer.