E Major 7th Guitar Chord (EM7)
E Major 7th (EM7) is built from E, G#, B, D#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M formula measured from the root E. This page shows 29 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for EM7
Notes in EM7
- E1P
- G#3M
- B5P
- D#7M
How to play EM7
E Major 7th Guitar Chord (EM7) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
EM7 FAQ
- What notes are in E Major 7th?
- E Major 7th (EM7) contains E, G#, B, D#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M above the root E.
- How do you play EM7 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Emaj7": A at fret 2, D at fret 1, G at fret 1.
- Is EM7 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.