Emaj7

Sevenths · E root

Emaj7

A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul.

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Notes in Emaj7

ERoot
G#3rd
B5th
D#7th

E is the most natural guitar key — open strings resonate. Dominant in blues, rock, and metal.

Identify the Chord Quality on E

Each chord below is played on E. Listen and identify whether you heard Emaj7, Em, E7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

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About the Emaj7 Chord

The Emaj7 chord is a major 7th chord built on E. It contains the notes E, G#, B, D# — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.

A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul. Practising the Emaj7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.