Accessible Page: The C maj7th Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 18 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 15 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 16 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 17 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 17 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 13 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 14 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 15 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 16 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 17

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 18

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C maj7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C maj7 chord, a beautiful chord that belongs to the Major Chords family. The C maj7 chord is composed of the notes C, E, G, and B. These notes are built from the intervals 1, 3, 5, and 7, also known as the root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh.

Understanding the intervals that build this chord is paramount to mastering it. If you need a refresher on what these intervals mean, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.

As a member of the Major Chords family, the C maj7 chord has a bright and uplifting sound, making it a popular choice in various genres of music. It's especially prevalent in jazz music, often used in jazz chord progressions.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the C maj7 chord. These visual aids will help you grasp the structure of the chord and how it's played on the guitar. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are built, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals is a great resource.

Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, mastering the C maj7 chord can open up new possibilities in your playing. So grab your guitar and let's dive in!

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