Cmaj7th

Cmaj7th refers to a C major seventh chord. It is constructed by taking the root note C, the major third E, the perfect fifth G, and the major seventh B. This combination of intervals creates a rich, often described as "jazzy" or "dreamy" sound. The Cmaj7th chord is built upon the C major scale. In terms of scale degrees, it consists of the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th notes of the C major scale. When played on a piano or guitar, the notes are typically arranged in root position as C-E-G-B. However, inversions are also common, where the notes are rearranged. For example, the first inversion would have E as the lowest note, followed by G, B, and C. The Cmaj7th chord is frequently used in various genres of music, including jazz, pop, R&B, and classical music, to add color and sophistication to harmonic progressions. Its characteristic sound arises from the presence of the major seventh interval, which provides a pleasant dissonance that resolves smoothly.