Fingering and position
Place the ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, the middle finger on the 2nd fret of the D string. 3 strings ring open. One string is muted, do not play it.
Difficulty
The Cmaj7 chord is rated beginner. A great starting point for new guitarists.
Often paired chords
Exercise: shuffle it in
A chord on its own gets forgotten. The right reflex: shuffle it with the chords you already know. Launch a shuffle that includes this chord and play it 10 times in different contexts.
The Cmaj7 chord truly comes alive in motion. Launch a shuffle that includes it and play it across 3 or 4 different contexts: that is the best way to embed it in finger memory. Category: Beginner.
Play a shuffle with Cmaj7Frequently asked questions
- What is the fingering for the Cmaj7 chord on guitar?
- Place the ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, the middle finger on the 2nd fret of the D string. 3 strings ring open. One string is muted, do not play it.
- Is the Cmaj7 chord easy for a beginner?
- The Cmaj7 chord is rated beginner. A great starting point for new guitarists.
- Does the Cmaj7 chord require a barre?
- No, Cmaj7 is played without a barre: it is an open chord, accessible to beginners.
- Which chords pair well with Cmaj7 on guitar?
- Cmaj7 pairs naturally with G, Am, Dm7, Fmaj7. Practise them in a shuffle to memorise the transitions.
Further reading