C#maj7 chord
C-sharp major seventh, also written Dbmaj7. 3 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- C#
- 1
- E#
- 3
- G#
- 5
- B#
- 7
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The major seventh sits a half step below the root, which gives it that soft, jazzy sound.
How to play C#maj7
- Root on A
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- Drop 2
- x-x-11-13-13-13
- Shell
- 9-x-10-10-x-x
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with C#maj7
C#maj7 uses only notes from Db major, Ab major, Bb minor and F minor. It sounds most at home in Db major.