Moveable Major7 (Maj7) Chord Forms
These chord forms can be moved up and down the neck to play any major7 chord.
Root on 6th String
G Maj7
Root on 5th String
C Maj7
Root on 4th String
E Maj7
Examples of Major Seventh chords with the roots on the Low E (6th) string.
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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
Notes of the C Major Scale
| C | D | E | F | G | A | B | C |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
C Major 7 Chord = C + E + G + B