C♯ major 7th piano chord
The C♯ major 7th chord (also written D♭), written C♯maj7, on a keyboard. Its notes are C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B♯ — free to print or download below.
Notes in the C♯ major 7th chord
The C♯ major 7th chord is built from the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh, giving the notesC♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B♯. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the C♯ major 7th chord
- Find the notes. The C♯ major 7th chord uses the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B♯. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B♯ together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
- Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
C♯ major 7th chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C♯ major 7th chord?
The C♯ major 7th chord (C♯maj7) is made up of the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B♯ — the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
What is the chord symbol for C♯ major 7th?
It is written as C♯maj7. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "C♯maj7" above the stave.
Is the C♯ major 7th chord diagram free to print?
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