Emaj7 chord
E major 7th
C4
E
G#
B
C5
D#
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Notes
- ER
- G#3
- B5
- D#7
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7
Emaj7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Emaj7
C4
E
G#
B
C5
D#
1st inversion Emaj7/G#
C4
G#
B
C5
D#
E
2nd inversion Emaj7/B
C4
B
C5
D#
E
G#
3rd inversion Emaj7/D#
C5
D#
E
G#
B
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the Emaj7 chord?
The E major 7th chord (Emaj7) has 4 notes: E, G#, B and D#.
How do you play Emaj7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G#, B and D#, starting from E. 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).