root position: C#maj7
C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B♯
C#maj7 Piano Chord
The C sharp major 7 chord (C♯maj7) is made of the notes C♯, E♯, G♯ and B♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
Notes in C♯maj7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | 1 | root |
| E♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| G♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B♯ | 7 | major 7th |
How to play C♯maj7 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).
C♯maj7 inversions
1st inversion: C#maj7/E#
E♯ – G♯ – B♯ – C♯
2nd inversion: C#maj7/G#
G♯ – B♯ – C♯ – E♯
3rd inversion: C#maj7/B#
B♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯
Other names for C#maj7
C♯maj7 is also written as C♯maj7, C#M7, C♯M7, C#Δ7, C♯Δ7, C#Δ, C♯Δ, Dbmaj7, D♭maj7, DbM7, D♭M7, DbΔ7, D♭Δ7, DbΔ, D♭Δ.