Chord · Major 7

Emaj7 Chord

Emaj7 adds a major seventh above E — a dreamy, jazz-flavored sound.

Emaj7
Major 7
EG♯BD♯
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Notes in the Emaj7 chord

Emaj7 contains E — G♯ — B — D♯. Emaj7 adds a major seventh above E — a dreamy, jazz-flavored sound.

How to play Emaj7

Open the chord finder above to see Emaj7 fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.

Emaj7 in songs

Emaj7 appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see Emaj7 written above the lyrics, that's this chord.

FAQs

What's the difference between Emaj7 and Em chords?

The third note changes. Emaj7 uses the major 7 third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.

What scale does Emaj7 come from?

Emaj7 sits naturally in E major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.

Are there easier guitar voicings for Emaj7?

Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.

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