Chord Guide
How to Play the E maj7 Chord
Learn exactly how to play the Emaj7 chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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1fr
Emaj7 – 1st fret
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1fr
Emaj7 – 1st fret
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4fr
Emaj7 – 4th fret
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Emaj7 – 7th fret
Theory & Context
The Emaj7 chord is a common guitar chord that creates a dreamy and jazzy sound. It is built using the notes E, G#, B, D#, which correspond to the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.