Em(maj7)b5 chord on guitar
E Minor Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: E, G, Bb and D#.
How to play Em(maj7)b5
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Let the open low E, G and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the B string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: E (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Em(maj7)b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
MediumNotes and theory
Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
Bbb5 · diminished fifth
D#7 · major seventh
The m(maj7)b5 is a diminished triad with a major seventh, a rare and very tense jazz chord. The formula is 1 b3 b5 7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Em(maj7)b5 chord?
Em(maj7)b5 (E minor major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: E (root), G (minor third), Bb (diminished fifth) and D# (major seventh).
How do you play Em(maj7)b5 on guitar?
The easiest Em(maj7)b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Let the open low E, G and high E strings ring.
Is Em(maj7)b5 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 flat five chord sound like?
The m(maj7)b5 is a diminished triad with a major seventh, a rare and very tense jazz chord.