Emaj7 chord on guitar
E Major Seventh. Notes: E, G#, B and D#.
How to play Emaj7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open low E, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Emaj7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi. The formula is 1 3 5 7, and you will also see it written as EM7 and EΔ7.
Keys that use Emaj7
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj7 chord?
Emaj7 (E major seventh) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth) and D# (major seventh).
How do you play Emaj7 on guitar?
The easiest Emaj7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is Emaj7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is Emaj7 in?
Emaj7 belongs to 4 keys: E major (as the Imaj7 chord), B major (as the IVmaj7 chord), C sharp minor (as the IIImaj7 chord) and G sharp minor (as the VImaj7 chord).
What does a major seventh chord sound like?
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi.