In every key
The same shape, moved. The symbols below are spelled the way the app spells them, which is the spelling the chord's own scale asks for rather than whichever accidental is easier to type.
- CmMaj7
- DbmMaj7
- DmMaj7
- EbmMaj7
- EmMaj7
- FmMaj7
- F#mMaj7
- GmMaj7
- AbmMaj7
- AmMaj7
- BbmMaj7
- BmMaj7
Voicings
Written in C, because that is the key the encyclopedia authors them in; every one transposes unchanged.
Root Position
C · Eb · G · B
intermediate
The Eb-B tritone-plus-half is the iconic sound
Drop-2
G · C · Eb · B
intermediate
Rootless (b3-5-7-9)
Eb · G · B · D
advanced
Keith Jarrett melodic minor flavor
Drop-3
B · Eb · G · C
advanced
Where it turns up
James Bond theme chord. Used as a minor tonic — e.g. the A-section minor line-cliche of 'In a Sentimental Mood' (i - i(maj7) - i7 - i6 descending inner line) and the minor-tonic vamp of 'My Funny Valentine'.
Commonly swapped with
- Cm7
- CmMaj9
- Cm6