Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide
C# Major 7th Bass Chord
Master the C# maj7 chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.
4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation
G|-----------------|
D|----------2--3---|
A|----0--3---------|
E|-1---------------|Chord Tones & Degree Formula
Chord Tones: C# - F - G# - C
1
C#
Interval: +0st
3
F
Interval: +4st
5
G#
Interval: +7st
7
C
Interval: +11st
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G#
C
C#
F
D
F
G#
C
C#
A
C
C#
F
G#
E
F
G#
C
C#
Musical Role & Bass Application
Character: Lush, dreamy, and sophisticated.
Bass Application: Jazz, neo-soul, bossa nova, and lo-fi chord progressions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C# Major 7th bass chord?
The chord tones of the C# Major 7th bass chord are: C# - F - G# - C. The formula is: 1 - 3 - 5 - 7.
How do bassists use Major 7th chords in basslines?
Lush, dreamy, and sophisticated. Jazz, neo-soul, bossa nova, and lo-fi chord progressions.
How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?
Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.