C# Minor Maj7 Guitar Arpeggio

C#mMaj7 Minor third · 4 notes ·Symbol : mMaj7

Arpeggio Notes

Db R
E ♭3
Ab 5
C 7

Solfège : Réb – Mi – Lab – Do

Arpeggio Structure

Db T+½ E 2T Ab 2T C

About this arpeggio

The minor maj7 arpeggio combines minor third and major seventh, creating a very particular internal tension. Popularized by Hitchcock film scores, it fits into the chromatic descent mM7–m7–m6. Its mysterious sound is very effective in dramatic guitar solos.

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Same arpeggio in other keys