Emaj7 Major 7th Chord

A major triad with a major seventh. Warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and R&B.

Emaj7 Chord — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

The Emaj7 (Major 7th) chord consists of the notes E, G#, B, D#. It is constructed from the root note E using the major 7th interval formula (0–4–7–11 semitones).

Formula: 0 – 4 – 7 – 11
Notes
E – G# – B – D#
Intervals (semitones)
0 – 4 – 7 – 11
Type
7th Chord

Emaj7 on Piano

Press highlighted keys simultaneously to play the Emaj7 chord.

R
E (Root (R))
2
G# (Major 3rd)
3
B (Perfect 5th)
4
D# (Major 7th)

Emaj7 on Guitar

Fret numbers (low E → high e string): 021100 (x=mute, 0=open)

0
E
2
A
1
D
1
G
0
B
0
e

Interval Analysis

Degree Interval Name Semitones Note in E
Root Root (R) 0 E
3rd Major 3rd 4 G#
5th Perfect 5th 7 B
7th Major 7th 11 D#

About the E Major 7th Chord

The Emaj7 chord (E Major 7th) consists of 4 notes: E, G#, B, D#. A major triad with a major seventh. Warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and R&B.

To build any major 7th chord, apply intervals of 0, 4, 7, 11 semitones above the root. Starting from E: the notes land on E, G#, B, D#.

Playing Emaj7 on Piano

Press E, G#, B, D# simultaneously. In root position, E is lowest. First inversion places G# in the bass for a lighter sound; second inversion uses B as the bass note.

Common Chord Progressions Using Emaj7

  • I–IV–V: Emaj7 – Amaj7 – Bmaj7 (blues and rock)
  • I–V–vi–IV: Emaj7 – B – C#m – A (pop staple)
  • I–vi–IV–V: Emaj7 – C#m – A – B (50s progression)

The Emaj7 Chord in Context

The Emaj7 (Major 7th) chord features a distinctive a major triad with a major seventh. warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and r&b. built from the intervals 0–4–7–11. It provides rich harmonic color and tension across pop, jazz, classical, and contemporary compositions.

Other E Chords

E
Major
Em
Minor
E7
Dominant 7th
Em7
Minor 7th
Edim
Diminished
Eaug
Augmented

Major 7th Chord in All 12 Keys

Cmaj7 C#maj7 Dmaj7 D#maj7 Emaj7 Fmaj7 F#maj7 Gmaj7 G#maj7 Amaj7 A#maj7 Bmaj7
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Knowledge Base & FAQs

Emaj7 Chord — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the Emaj7 chord?

The E Major 7th chord contains: E, G#, B, D#.

These notes are derived by applying the major 7th interval formula (0–4–7–11 semitones) to the root note E.

What is the Emaj7 chord used for?

A major triad with a major seventh.

Warm, sophisticated sound used in jazz and R&B. The Emaj7 chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of E major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

How do you play Emaj7 on piano?

On piano, play E, G#, B, D# simultaneously.

In root position, E is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has G# lowest, second inversion has B lowest.

How many notes are in a major 7th chord?

A major 7th chord has 4 notes: E, G#, B, D# (in E).

It is a 7th chord, extending beyond the basic triad.

What is the difference between E major and E minor?

The E major chord (E–G#–B) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The E minor chord (E–G–B) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

What key does Emaj7 belong to?

Emaj7 naturally serves as the I chord in the key of E major.

It also appears as IV in the key of B major, and as V in the key of A major.

Can I play Emaj7 on ukulele?

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The Emaj7 chord notes (E, G#, B, D#) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

What chords go well with Emaj7?

In the key of E major, Emaj7 pairs naturally with A major (IV), B major (V), and C#m (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (Emaj7–A–B) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

What is a chord inversion of Emaj7?

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

Emaj7 root position: E in bass. First inversion: G# in bass. Second inversion: B in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

How do I memorize the notes in a major 7th chord?

Remember the formula: 0–4–7–11 semitones from root.

For Emaj7: start on E, add 4 semitones, then 7 semitones, then 11 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any major 7th chord.