Major Seventh Chord

The major seventh chord adds a major seventh to the major triad, creating a lush, sophisticated sound. It is central to jazz harmony and gives a dreamy, unresolved brightness.

Symbol: maj7, M7, △7   Formula: 1-3-5-7   C Major Seventh Chord: C – E – G – B

Harmonic character: mildly dissonant

Choose a Root

C Major Seventh Chord G Major Seventh Chord D Major Seventh Chord A Major Seventh Chord E Major Seventh Chord B Major Seventh Chord F# Major Seventh Chord F Major Seventh Chord Bb Major Seventh Chord Eb Major Seventh Chord Ab Major Seventh Chord Db Major Seventh Chord

Interval Formula

Degree Interval Semitones from Root Note (C Major Seventh Chord)
1 Root (1) 0 C
3 Major 3rd (3) 4 E
5 Perfect 5th (5) 7 G
7 Major 7th (7) 11 B

Related Chords

majordominant seventhmajor ninth

Common Progressions