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Ebmaj7 chord

Eb major 7th · also written D#maj7

C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
D

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Notes

  • Eb
    R
  • G
    3
  • Bb
    5
  • D
    7

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7

Ebmaj7 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Ebmaj7

C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
D

1st inversion Ebmaj7/G

C4
G
Bb
C5
D
Eb

2nd inversion Ebmaj7/Bb

C4
Bb
C5
D
Eb
G

3rd inversion Ebmaj7/D

C5
D
Eb
G
Bb
C6

FAQ

What notes are in the Ebmaj7 chord?

The Eb major 7th chord (Ebmaj7) has 4 notes: Eb, G, Bb and D.

How do you play Ebmaj7 on the piano?

Put your right hand on Eb, G, Bb and D, starting from Eb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a major 7th chord?

R – 3 – 5 – 7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 11).

Is Ebmaj7 the same as D#maj7?

Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebmaj7 and D#maj7 sound the same.