Finger Positions

Root Note C

Name C minor major seventh flat fifth over B

Intervals 1P-3M-5d-7M

Relative Minor Am

Notes C, E, Gb, B

Aliases

How to play the Cmmaj7b5/B Chord

The Cmmaj7b5/B is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the C minor major seventh flat fifth over B is built using the 1P, 3M, 5d, 7M intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Cmmaj7b5/B chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

C → G → Am → F

vi-IV-I-V

Am → F → C → G

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to C helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

C Dm Em F G Am Bdim

7ths

Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7 G7 Am7 Bm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes C, E, Gb, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Cmmaj7b5/B chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 64, 66, 71

Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 329.6275569128699, 369.9944227116344, 493.8833012561241