A dreamy, jazzy major 7th — C major with an even softer, more open sound.
low E (6th): muted; A (5th): fret 3 (finger 3); D (4th): fret 2 (finger 2); G (3rd): open; B (2nd): open; high E (1st): open
Just C major with the B string left open. Lush and easy — great for ballads.
🎤 Tune up first — free online tuner →To play the Cmaj7 chord, position your fingers as follows — low E (6th): muted; A (5th): fret 3 (finger 3); D (4th): fret 2 (finger 2); G (3rd): open; B (2nd): open; high E (1st): open. Just C major with the B string left open. Lush and easy — great for ballads.
Yes — Cmaj7 is a beginner-friendly chord. Just C major with the B string left open. Lush and easy — great for ballads.
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