How To Play The Cmaj7 Ukulele Chord

To play the Cmaj7 chord, place the middle finger on the 2nd fret of the bottom A-string. Let the other strings ring open.

Cmaj7 Ukulele Chord Explanation

The Cmaj7 chord contains the notes C-E-G-B.

To build a Cmaj7 chord, take the major seventh formula (1-3-5-7) and apply it to the C major scale (C, D, E, F, G, A, B).

Identify the first, third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees in the C major scale, which are C-E-G-B, giving you a Cmaj7 chord.

Watch the following video to learn how to play a Cmaj7 chord on ukulele.

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