Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
E flat major 7th chord (E♭maj7) — guitar chord chart
E♭maj7 is a major 7th chord built on E♭. Its notes are E♭, G, B♭, D. The major 7th, a half step under the root, gives a soft, dreamy shimmer heard in jazz, soul, bossa nova and lo-fi. It’s also written D♯maj7.
E♭maj7 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play E♭maj7
- Lay your index finger flat across fret 6, from the 5th string to the 1st string (the barre).
- Ring (3) on the 4th string, fret 8 (B♭).
- Middle (2) on the 3rd string, fret 7 (D).
- Little finger (4) on the 2nd string, fret 8 (G).
- Strum from the 5th string down; don’t play string 6.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
No barre yet? Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open Dmaj7 shape — it sounds as E♭maj7. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in E♭maj7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E♭ | root |
| 3 | G | major 3rd |
| 5 | B♭ | perfect 5th |
| 7 | D | major 7th |
Progressions with E♭maj7
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FAQ
- What notes are in the E♭maj7 chord?
- E♭maj7 (E flat major 7th) has 4 notes: E♭, G, B♭, D.
- Is E♭maj7 hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 1 you can use the open Dmaj7 shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between E♭maj7 and E♭?
- E♭ is E♭ G B♭. The major 7th, a half step under the root, gives a soft, dreamy shimmer heard in jazz, soul, bossa nova and lo-fi.
- Is E♭maj7 the same as D♯maj7?
- Yes — they sound the same (enharmonic equivalents). Which name is used depends on the key of the song; the fingerings are identical.