Maj7 Shell
Root + 3rd + 7th
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
CMaj7 Shell Voicing
C (R)E (3)B (7)
Shell Voicing = only the 3 most important notes:
• Root — Identity
• 3rd — Major or minor?
• 7th — Major or minor?
The fifth is dropped — it doesn't define the character.
Example: CMaj7 Shell = C + E + B
• Root — Identity
• 3rd — Major or minor?
• 7th — Major or minor?
The fifth is dropped — it doesn't define the character.
Example: CMaj7 Shell = C + E + B