root position: Cmaj7
C – E – G – B
Cmaj7 Piano Chord
The C major 7 chord (Cmaj7) is made of the notes C, E, G and B. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
Notes in Cmaj7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E | 3 | major 3rd |
| G | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B | 7 | major 7th |
How to play Cmaj7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Cmaj7 inversions
1st inversion: Cmaj7/E
E – G – B – C
2nd inversion: Cmaj7/G
G – B – C – E
3rd inversion: Cmaj7/B
B – C – E – G
Other names for Cmaj7
Cmaj7 is also written as CM7, CΔ7, CΔ.