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Cmaj7
Upper Intermediate

Major 7

Formula1-3-5-7
CEGB
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How to build it

  1. Take a major chord
  2. Add the major 7th (one semitone below the octave)
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**⚠️ Key difference:** Here it's major 7th, not minor like in dominant

The "dreamy" chord. Sophisticated and beautiful. It's like a regular major but more elegant. You're gonna love it!

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