Emaj7 chord on piano
E Major Seventh. Notes: E, G#, B and D#.
How to play Emaj7
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G#, B and D# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Emaj7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · G# · B · D#1st inversion
G# · B · D# · E2nd inversion
B · D# · E · G#3rd inversion
D# · E · G# · BNotes 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 piano?
Play E, G#, B and D# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Emaj7?
Root position: E G# B D#. 1st inversion: G# B D# E. 2nd inversion: B D# E G#. 3rd inversion: D# E G# B.
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.