Cmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Need the Cmaj7 chord for a song? It is a one-finger shape, about as easy as they come. Just put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and let the rest ring open.
A one-finger ukulele chord. The steps below show exactly where it goes.
- Notes: C, E, G and B
- Frets: 0 0 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Cmaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- C major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- C (root), E (major 3rd), G (perfect 5th), B (major 7th)
- Notes
- C, E, G and B
- Frets
- 0 0 0 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Cmaj7 chord
Here is the Cmaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g, C and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
If you have just picked up a ukulele this is a perfect early chord to learn. Most people get it on the first try. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Cmaj7 chord?
The Cmaj7 chord is built from four notes: C, E, G and B (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Cmaj7 chord
- Frank SinatraFly Me To The Moon
- Billie Eilishidontwannabeyouanymore
- CavetownThis Is Home
- ParamoreThe Only Exception
- John LennonImagine
- Sixpence None The RicherKiss Me
- Taylor SwiftSafe And Sound
- Frank SinatraFly Me To The Moon
- Billie Eilishlisten before i go
- Ricky MontgomeryMr Loverman
- Jojiworldstar money (interlude)
- Ross Lynch & Maia MitchellI Cant Stop Singing
- Steven UniverseGiant Woman
- The Moldy PeachesAnyone Else But You
- Billie EilishNo Time To Die
- girl in redwe fell in love in october
- Rex Orange CountyCorduroy Dreams
- ClairoPretty Girl
- chloe moriondoSilly Girl
- Olivia OlsonI’m Just Your Problem
Want to go further?
Once Cmaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cm, C and Csus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.