C MINOR MAJOR SEVENTH - GUITAR
Open position
Bass position 3
Bass position 8
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V | VII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth | Major seventh |
| C | D# | G | B |
ALL ABOUT THE C MINOR MAJOR SEVENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The C Minor Major Seventh chord is composed of 4 notes :
- C (Root)
- D# (Minor third)
- G (Perfect fifth)
- B (Major seventh)
These notes form a minor major seventh chord, offering a mysterious and cinematic color.
How to play C Minor Major Seventh on guitar
The mmaj7 chord combines a minor triad with a major seventh, creating a unique and intriguing sonority.
- Distinctive sound: mix of melancholy (minor third) and brightness (major seventh)
- Cinematic usage: heavily used in soundtracks to create suspense
- Harmonic minor jazz: i degree chord in harmonic minor
This rare but powerful chord creates a tense and mysterious atmosphere, perfect for dramatic passages.
Common uses of C Minor Major Seventh
The mmaj7 chord has specific uses:
- Harmonic minor: i degree chord (imaj7) in this mode
- Film music: creates tension and mystery
- Modern jazz: sophisticated color in reharmonizations
Styles
Jazz: used in harmonic and melodic minor.
Film music: mysterious and tense atmosphere.
Bossa nova: minor passages with this unique color.