Cmaj7 open chord (332000)
- Fingering
- 332000
- Fingers
- 2 3 1 – – –
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the C major 7th chord
The Cmaj7 chord is made of C · E · G · B. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E | 3 | major third |
| G | 5 | perfect fifth |
| B | 7 | major seventh |
How to play the Cmaj7 guitar chord
Second finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, third finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, first finger on the 2nd fret of the D string. The G, B and high E strings ring open.
The note on the low E string is G, which gives a full six-string chord. For the plain version with C in the bass, leave that string out and play x32000: it is a C chord with the first finger lifted.
Why your Cmaj7 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open B string is the major seventh. With three open strings under your hand, keep the fingers arched so all of them ring.
Cmaj7 barre chord
Cmaj7 has 1 barre shape here: 335453 (barre at the 3rd fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing C#maj7 (Dbmaj7).
Cmaj7 open chord
The open Cmaj7 chord is 332000. It uses the open G, B and high E strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Songs that use Cmaj7
- Fast Car (Tracy Chapman): Cmaj7 G Em D
- Autumn Leaves (Jazz standard): Am7 D7 Gmaj7 Cmaj7 F#m7b5 B7 Em
- Fly Me to the Moon (Jazz standard): Am7 Dm7 G7 Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Bm7b5 E7
- Imagine (John Lennon): C Cmaj7 F Am Dm G E7
Chord names only, as the songs are usually charted for guitar. Recordings may use a capo or another key.
Keys with the Cmaj7 chord
Cmaj7 is the I chord in C major and IV chord in G major. In minor keys it is the III chord in A minor and VI chord in E minor.
Chords related to Cmaj7
Cmaj7 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Cmaj7 chord on guitar?
Play 332000, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 2 3 1 - - -.
What notes are in the Cmaj7 chord?
The C major 7th chord has 4 notes: C, E, G and B. Its formula is 1–3–5–7, counted from the C major scale.
What keys is the Cmaj7 chord in?
Cmaj7 is the I chord in C major and IV chord in G major. In minor keys it is the III chord in A minor and VI chord in E minor.
Cmaj7 chord diagram to print or save
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