CmMaj7 Ukulele Chord
CmMaj7 on ukulele is 4-3-3-3: barre the 3rd fret across the C, E and A strings with your index finger and put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the g string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: C, Eb, G and B
- Frets: 4 3 3 3
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for C#mMaj7? That is DbmMaj7
CmMaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor major 7th
- Also known as
- C minor major seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 7
- Intervals
- C (root), Eb (minor 3rd), G (perfect 5th), B (major 7th)
- Notes
- C, Eb, G and B
- Frets
- 4 3 3 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the CmMaj7 chord
Here is the CmMaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C, E and A strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play CmMaj7?
Not really. 4-3-3-3 is already the simplest playable shape for CmMaj7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the CmMaj7 chord?
The CmMaj7 chord is built from four notes: C, Eb, G and B (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh on top of a minor chord gives it a tense, film-noir kind of beauty.
Ukulele songs that use the CmMaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once CmMaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cmaj7, Cm and C. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.