Em(maj7) chord on guitar
E Minor Major Seventh. Notes: E, G, B and D#.
How to play Em(maj7)
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open low E, G, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Em(maj7)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7, and you will also see it written as Emmaj7, EmM7 and Em/maj7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Em(maj7) chord?
Em(maj7) (E minor major seventh) is made of four notes: E (root), G (minor third), B (perfect fifth) and D# (major seventh).
How do you play Em(maj7) on guitar?
The easiest Em(maj7) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open low E, G, B and high E strings ring.
Is Em(maj7) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major seventh chord sound like?
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord.