Moveable Major7 (Maj7) Chord Forms
Major 7 chords are played by adding the major 7th note (one half step down from the octave) of the scale to a major triad or chord. Major 7 chords have a more romantic sound compared to Dominant 7 Chords.
Major 7 Chord Formula
1 + 3 + 5 + 7
Examples of Major Seventh chords with the roots on the Low E (6th) string.
Root on 6th String
G Maj7
Root on 5th String
C Maj7
Root on 4th String
E Maj7
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