Minor Major Seventh Chords are played by adding the 7th note (one half step down from the octave) of the scale to a minor triad or chord, and are used commonly as passing chords. Minor/Major 7th chords do not necessarily have a sad or happy sound.
Examples of Minor Major Seventh chords with the roots on the Low E (6th) string.
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Notes of the C Major Scale
C | D | E | F | G | A | B | C |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Minor Major 7 Chord Formula = 1 + 3b + 5 + 7
C Minor Major 7 Chord = C + Eb + G + B