Emaj7 chord (E major seventh) on piano
Emaj7 (E major seventh) has four notes: E, G sharp, B and D sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. In major keys, Emaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in E major and the IVmaj7 in B major.
Emaj7 inversions and fingering
E G# B D# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G# B D# E · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
B D# E G# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D# E G# B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
E G# D# · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Emaj7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | EM7, EΔ7, EΔ |
| Notes | E G# B D# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh |
| Type | Major seventh chord |
Emaj7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D#3 (7), E3 (1), G#3 (3), B3 (5), D#4 (7), E4 (1), G#4 (3), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj7 chord?
Emaj7 (E major seventh) has four notes: E, G sharp, B and D sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. E is the root, G# is the major third, B is the perfect fifth and D# is the major seventh.
How do you play Emaj7 on piano?
Play E, G#, B and D# together. Root position: E G# B D# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Emaj7 in?
In major keys, Emaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in E major and the IVmaj7 in B major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Emaj7 and E?
Emaj7 is E (E, G# and B) with a major 7th added: D#.