C Minor Maj7 Guitar Arpeggio

CmMaj7 Minor third · 4 notes ·Symbol : mMaj7

Arpeggio Notes

C R
Eb ♭3
G 5
B 7

Solfège : Do – Mib – Sol – Si

Arpeggio Structure

C T+½ Eb 2T G 2T B

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