Fretwork

C♯maj7

C♯ major 7th · also written Dbmaj7

C♯ · E♯ · G♯ · B♯

C♯ major 7th is generally considered a harder chord to play, since even its easiest full voicing needs a barre. There are 10 ways to play it below, plus a capo shortcut and an easier substitute for when the barre isn't there yet.

Click any shape to hear it played.

Every way to play it

No capo. 10 shapes, easiest first.

With a capo

The very same notes, under an easier hand. It sounds identical.

Sounds similar

A different, easier chord. These play their own notes, so you can hear the difference.