The E major 7 chord (Emaj7) is made of the notes E, G#, B and D#. It is built from the root E with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The major seventh chord has a soft, dreamy sound, widely used in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
E major 7
Notes: E – G# – B – D#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 021100. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
Notes and intervals
Note
Interval
E
root
G#
major third
B
perfect fifth
D#
major seventh
In which keys? The E major 7 chord is the Imaj7 of E major, the IVmaj7 of B major, the IIImaj7 of C# minor and the VImaj7 of Ab minor.
The notes of the E major 7 chord (Emaj7) are E, G#, B and D#.
How do you play the E major 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 021100.
How is the E major 7 chord built?
The E major 7 chord (Emaj7) is made of the notes E, G#, B and D#. It is built from the root E with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.