# 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. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of C major 7th.

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

## 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: 88

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 2 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/b/x22010)
- Shape 2: -1 2 2 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/b/x22013)
- Shape 3: 7 7 5 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/b/775550)
- Shape 4: 7 7 5 5 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/b/775500)
- Shape 5: 7 7 5 5 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/b/775557)
- Shape 6: 7 7 5 5 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/b/775507)
- Shape 7: 7 7 9 0 0 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/b/779008)
- Shape 8: 7 7 9 0 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-major-7th/b/779088)

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