Cmmaj7 guitar chord (C Minor, Major 7th)

Symbols: mmaj7, min(maj7), -(maj7), mM7, m+7

Steps: 1-b3-5-7

Notes: C-Eb-G-B

The C mmaj7 chord, featuring a minor triad with a major 7th, offers a hauntingly beautiful sound. Its notes C, Eb, G and B create an emotional tension that works wonderfully in jazz and cinematic contexts. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "C mmaj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Position your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 8th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
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 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 8th fret, covering all the strings
Press the D (4th) string on the 9th fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Position your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 12th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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