C# Major 7th Guitar Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
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C# Major 7th — chord details
The C# Major 7th chord is made up of the following notes: C#, E#, G#, B#.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for C# Major 7th on guitar. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — ideal for finding close-proximity chords when composing or arranging.
Note: C# is enharmonically equivalent to Db. Chord shapes are the same.
C# major seventh combines a major triad with a major seventh interval, yielding the notes C#, E#, G#, B# (intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M). The major seventh sits just a half step below the octave, creating a lush, dreamy dissonance that sounds sophisticated rather than tense. This chord is the signature sound of bossa nova, smooth jazz, and neo-soul, evoking warmth, nostalgia, and romantic elegance.
How to Play C# Major 7th
On guitar, C# maj7 is most commonly played as a barre chord. The E-shape barre at fret 1 or the A-shape barre provide the two most practical voicings. Mastering barre chord technique unlocks this chord in every position along the neck, giving you freedom to play in any key.
C# Major 7th in Progressions
C# major seventh typically serves as the Imaj7 in C# major or the IVmaj7 in G# major. These are the two diatonic positions where major seventh chords naturally occur, giving songs a polished, sophisticated character.
Common Substitutions
C#6, C#maj9, or C#add9 can replace the major seventh, offering varying levels of color and complexity.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord typically requires a barre — intermediate difficulty, but essential for playing in sharp keys.