Finger Positions

Cmmaj7#5 diagram
Root Note C
Name C minor major seventh sharp fifth
Intervals 1P-3M-5A-7M
Relative Minor Am
Notes C, E, G#, B
Aliases

How to play the Cmmaj7#5 Chord

The Cmmaj7#5 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 sharp fifth is built using the 1P, 3M, 5A, 7M intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Cmmaj7#5 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

Scale Compatibility

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

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Cmmaj7#5 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 64, 68, 71
Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241