Tonic Parallel

C Major 7th

Cmaj7

chord

At a Glance

Formula:
C major7
Notes:
C, E, G, B
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What It Is

A major triad plus a major seventh above the root. Notes: C, E, G, B.

How It Functions

A lush, unresolved-sounding tonic chord, common as a place to rest rather than push forward.

Appears In These Progressions

Not found in any of the seeded progressions or cadences.

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