The E minor major 7 chord (Em(maj7)) is made of the notes E, G, B and D#. It is built from the root E 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.
E minor 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 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): 021000. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the E minor major 7 chord (Em(maj7)) are E, G, B and D#.
How do you play the E 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): 021000.
How is the E minor major 7 chord built?
The E minor major 7 chord (Em(maj7)) is made of the notes E, G, B and D#. It is built from the root E with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.