Emaj7b5 chord on guitar
E Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: E, G#, Bb and D#.
How to play Emaj7b5
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: E (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Emaj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
Bbb5 · diminished fifth
D#7 · major seventh
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color. The formula is 1 3 b5 7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj7b5 chord?
Emaj7b5 (E major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), Bb (diminished fifth) and D# (major seventh).
How do you play Emaj7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Emaj7b5 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
Is Emaj7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color.