Cmaj7 guitar chord (C Major 7th)

Symbols: maj7, M7

Steps: 1-3-5-7

Notes: C-E-G-B

The C major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes C, E, G and B (root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh), it adds a layer of richness and warmth, ideal for jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "C maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 5th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 3rd fret, covering all the strings
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 5th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Press the E (1st) string on the 7th fret with your pinky
Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
Press the B (2nd) string on the 8th fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 9th fret
Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 7

Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 9th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 8

Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Barre the 12th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 1st to the 3rd strings
Press the D (4th) string on the 10th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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