Basic Jazz Guitar Chords: Major

The chord formula for major chords: 1 3 5 7 (more about the formulas here: jazz guitar chord theory).

Below are the chord diagrams to the most important basic major chords. I start with the chords that have their root on the E- string, then come the ones with their root on the A-string and finally the D-string.

The chords listed here are moveable: you can move the chord shapes up and down the guitar neck. For example, if you move the first chord below (the Cmaj7) 2 frets further (10th fret), you will get a Dmaj7.

If you're looking for some more advanced chords, have a look here: Advanced Major Chords

1. Major chords with the root on the E string

2. Major chords with the root on the A string

3. Major chords with the root on the D string