How to play C Major 7th on ukulele
These shapes are for standard GCEA tuning. The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 0002
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 2.
- Let the 4th, 3rd, 2nd strings ring open.
Shape 2: 5777 (from fret 5)
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 5.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 7.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 7.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 7.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the string nearest your face to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in C Major 7th
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| C | 1 (root) |
| E | 3 |
| G | 5 |
| B | 7 |
The formula for C Major 7th (major seventh) is 1 3 5 7: take the root, then the scale degrees listed.
When to use Cmaj7
Major 7th chords sound smooth, warm and a little dreamy. You will find them in jazz, soul, bossa nova and mellow pop, usually as a richer substitute for a plain major chord.
Other C chords
C, Cm, C7, Cm7, Csus2, Csus4, C°, C+, Cadd9, C6, Cø7
Other major 7th chords on ukulele
D♭maj7, Dmaj7, E♭maj7, Emaj7, Fmaj7, F♯maj7, Gmaj7, A♭maj7, Amaj7, B♭maj7, Bmaj7
Frequently asked questions
How do you play C Major 7th on ukulele?
The easiest Cmaj7 shape on ukulele is 0002 (Press the 1st string (A) at fret 2. Let the 4th, 3rd, 2nd strings ring open.)
What notes are in C Major 7th?
C Major 7th (Cmaj7) contains the notes C E G B. The formula is 1 3 5 7.
How many ukulele shapes are there for Cmaj7?
There are many. This page shows 2 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
See C Major 7th on guitar, check its notes in the chord finder, or transpose a whole song with the chord transposer. Browse the full ukulele chord library.