Emaj7 Guitar Chord
Emaj7 is a major seventh chord. It adds a major seventh to a major chord for a soft, dreamy sound. Its notes are E, G#, B and D#. Below are 2 ways to play it, each with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.
Notes in Emaj7
| Note | Degree | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| E | R | Root |
| G# | 3 | Major 3rd |
| B | 5 | Perfect 5th |
| D# | 7 | Major 7th |
Formula: 1–3–5–7
Emaj7 chord shapes
Finger numbers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. In the tab, x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. In the diagrams the top line is the 1st (thinnest) string and the nut is on the left.
Open
Easiest- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- 0 2 1 1 0 0
- Fingers
- – 2 1 1 – –
A-shape 7fr
- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- x 7 9 8 9 7
- Fingers
- – 1 3 2 4 1
How to play Emaj7 (easiest shape)
Shape: Open, tab 0 2 1 1 0 0 (6th to 1st string).
- 1Press the 4th and 3rd strings at the 1st fret with your index finger (1).
- 2Put your middle finger (2) on the 5th string at the 2nd fret.
- 3Let the 6th, 2nd and 1st strings ring open.
- 4Strum down from the 6th string to the 1st string.
Emaj7: common questions
- What notes are in the Emaj7 chord?
- Emaj7 has 4 notes: E, G#, B and D#. Counted from the root, that is 1–3–5–7.
- Is there an easier way to play Emaj7?
- The easiest shape on this page is "Open" (0 2 1 1 0 0). It only needs a short barre: your index finger (1) covers 2 strings at once.
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