Lesson Ultimate Plan
Major 7th (Maj7)
Root Position
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
CMaj7 Root Position
- C
- R
- E
- 3
- G
- 5
- B
- 7
The Maj7 is the warm, stable sound in jazz and pop.
• Root — determines the chord letter
• Major 3rd — 4 semitones higher
• 5th — 7 semitones higher
• Major 7th — 11 semitones higher
Example: CMaj7 = C + E + G + B
Play the chord from bottom to top — this is root position.
• Root — determines the chord letter
• Major 3rd — 4 semitones higher
• 5th — 7 semitones higher
• Major 7th — 11 semitones higher
Example: CMaj7 = C + E + G + B
Play the chord from bottom to top — this is root position.