Emaj7 Guitar Chords Explained | E Major Seventh
Welcome to our tutorial on the E maj7 chord. This chord belongs to the Major Chords family and is composed of the notes E, G#, B, and D#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, and 7, which in full terms are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Seventh.
The E maj7 chord is a rich and complex chord that is often used in jazz and popular music. It's a beautiful chord that adds a touch of sophistication to your playing. If you have a basic understanding of guitar chords, you're ready to dive into the maj7 territory.
Understanding the theory behind chord construction is essential for mastering the E maj7 chord. By stacking intervals, you can create a wide variety of chords, including the E maj7.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of playing this chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. You'll learn how to invert intervals in the chord to get new shapes and sounds.
The E maj7 chord is more advanced than beginner chords, but don't let that intimidate you. With practice, you'll be able to add this chord to your repertoire and use it in a variety of common chord progressions.
Ready to get started? Let's dive into the world of the E maj7 chord.
Notes of the E maj7 chord:
EG#BD#
Formula of the Major Seventh chord:
How To Play The E Major Seventh chord on guitar
Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.
If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
Open
Position 2
Movable
Position 3
Open
Position 4
Open
Position 5
BarreMovable
Position 6
BarreMovable
Position 7
BarreOpen
Position 8
BarreOpen
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C maj7 | D maj7 | E maj7 | F maj7 | G maj7 | A maj7 | B maj7 | C#maj7 | D#maj7 | F#maj7 | G#maj7 | A#maj7 | Abmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Dbmaj7 | Ebmaj7 | Gbmaj7
How to create your own E maj7 chord fingerings
This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.