Minor-Major Seventh Chord

The minor-major seventh chord combines a minor triad with a major seventh, creating a uniquely tense sound. It appears in descending bass lines and is characteristic of film noir and jazz.

Symbol: mMaj7, m△7   Formula: 1-♭3-5-7   C Minor-Major Seventh Chord: C – D# – G – B

Harmonic character: tense

Choose a Root

Interval Formula

Degree Interval Semitones from Root Note (C Minor-Major Seventh Chord)
1 Root (1) 0 C
♭3 Minor 3rd (♭3) 3 D#
5 Perfect 5th (5) 7 G
7 Major 7th (7) 11 B

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Common Progressions