Eb minor major 7 chord (Ebm(maj7)) on guitar and piano

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Eb minor major 7
The Eb minor major 7 / D# minor major 7 chord (Ebm(maj7)) is made of the notes Eb, Gb, Bb and D. It is built from the root Eb with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The minor-major seventh chord is mysterious and tense, typical of film noir moods and some jazz themes.

Eb minor major 7

Notes: Eb – Gb – Bb – D
Guitar — positions on the neck
Ebm(maj7)××1342Ebm(maj7)×614231Ebm(maj7)11132111Ebm(maj7)××131342
Piano — root position and inversions
Ebm(maj7)CC1235Eb Gb Bb DEbm(maj7)C1245Gb Bb D EbEbm(maj7)C1235Bb D Eb GbEbm(maj7)C1235D Eb Gb Bb

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx1332. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Eb
root
Gb
minor third
Bb
perfect fifth
D
major seventh

Try it in the app

Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb minor major 7 chord?

The notes of the Eb minor major 7 chord (Ebm(maj7)) are Eb, Gb, Bb and D.

How do you play the Eb minor major 7 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx1332.

How is the Eb minor major 7 chord built?

The Eb minor major 7 / D# minor major 7 chord (Ebm(maj7)) is made of the notes Eb, Gb, Bb and D. It is built from the root Eb with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.

Are Eb and D# the same chord?

Yes: Eb and D# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Eb minor major 7 / D# minor major 7 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.