# C major 7th Guitar Chord

> The C major 7th major 7th chord, combining the root (C major 7th), major third E, perfect fifth G, and major seventh B, produces a lush, dreamy quality. The close interval between the fifth G and seventh B adds a jazzy, sophisticated color, often conveying nostalgia, romance, or serenity.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Cmaj7
- Notes: C, E, G, B
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), 7 (B)
- Mood: dreamy, relaxed, romantic, gentle
- Genres: Jazz, Pop, Soul, R&B
- Playable shapes: 95

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 2 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/x32000)
- Shape 2: -1 3 2 0 0 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/x32003)
- Shape 3: -1 3 5 4 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/x35453)
- Shape 4: -1 3 5 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/x35000)
- Shape 5: -1 3 5 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/x35400)
- Shape 6: -1 3 5 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/x35500)
- Shape 7: -1 3 5 4 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/x35450)
- Shape 8: 8 7 9 0 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/879007)

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