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E major 7th chord (Emaj7) — guitar chord chart
Emaj7 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.
Emaj7 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 Emaj7
- Ring (3) on the 5th string, fret 2 (B).
- Index (1) on the 4th string, fret 1 (E♭).
- Middle (2) on the 3rd string, fret 1 (A♭).
- Let strings 6, 2, 1 ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 7: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Emaj7
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root |
| 3 | G♯ | major 3rd |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th |
| 7 | D♯ | major 7th |
Progressions with Emaj7
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Emaj7 chord?
- Emaj7 (E major 7th) has 4 notes: E, G♯, B, D♯.
- Is Emaj7 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Emaj7 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.