The Chord Cookbook Compendium © 2008 Matthieu Brandt

MinMaj7 – Chords

Definition : A Minor 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-b3-5-7
Styles of Music : Jazz, Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter, Latin, etc.
Examples : My Funny Valentine (Standard), This Masquerade (George Benson),
Don’t You Worry ‘ bout a Thing (Stevie Wonder), Stairway To Heaven
Something (Beatles) ; all in a progression down from the Im-chord
Static: It’s Probably Me (Sting), The Ragpickers Dream (Mark Knopfler)
When to use : The mMaj7 chord has a mysterious sound with a lot of tension.
The most common place you’ll find this chord is in a progression downwards
or from min->mMaj7->m7 on the I chord, which leads to the IV chord.

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