we would have a C minor chord with a major 7th. Now check Example 5! Using the open fifth string as root (A), we then find the b/minor 3rd (C), 5th (E) and G#, the major 7th. Hopefully ...

All the chords built on other notes in the scale of C are minor, except chord VII - the notes B – D – F, which is diminished. When a seventh is added to a chord this is known as a seventh chord.