C minor major 7 chord (Cm(maj7)) on guitar and piano

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C minor major 7
The C minor major 7 chord (Cm(maj7)) is made of the notes C, Eb, G and B. It is built from the root C with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The minor-major seventh chord is mysterious and tense, typical of film noir moods and some jazz themes.

C minor major 7

Notes: C – Eb – G – B
Guitar — positions on the neck
Cm(maj7)×314231Cm(maj7)8132111Cm(maj7)××101342
Piano — root position and inversions
Cm(maj7)C1235C Eb G BCm(maj7)CC1245Eb G B CCm(maj7)C1235G B C EbCm(maj7)C1235B C Eb G

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x35443. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
C
root
Eb
minor third
G
perfect fifth
B
major seventh

Try it in the app

Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the C minor major 7 chord?

The notes of the C minor major 7 chord (Cm(maj7)) are C, Eb, G and B.

How do you play the C minor major 7 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x35443.

How is the C minor major 7 chord built?

The C minor major 7 chord (Cm(maj7)) is made of the notes C, Eb, G and B. It is built from the root C with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.