C Major 7th
Cmaj7 is made of 4 notes: C, E, G and B. Here it is in root position, with C at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from C |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E | 3 | major 3rd |
| G | 5 | perfect 5th |
| B | 7 | major 7th |
A major 7th chord adds a major 7th to a major chord. It sounds soft, dreamy and jazzy, and is common in jazz, soul, bossa nova and lo-fi.