The Chord Cookbook Compendium © 2008 Matthieu Brandt

Maj 7 – Chords

Definition : A Major Triad that has an added major 7th. This major 7th lies 11 x ½ note or 11
frets above the root of the chord (same as 1 fret down).
Chord Formula : 1-3-5-7
Styles of Music : Jazz, Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter, Latin, etc.
Examples : Lying Eyes (The Eagles), Photographs and Memories (Jim Croce),
God Bless The Child (Billy Holiday), Sunny Skies (James Taylor),
Show me the Way (Peter Frampton), Old Friends (Simon & Garfunkel),
Harvest Moon (Neil Young).
When to use : Gives the major chord a softer more mellow color.
Makes the chord melancholic and light.

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