EmMaj7
Sevenths · E root
EmMaj7
Eerie and cinematic. Common in film scores and jazz harmony.
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Notes in EmMaj7
ERoot
G3rd
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 EmMaj7, Em, E7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor Major 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in E
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About the EmMaj7 Chord
The EmMaj7 chord is a minor major 7th chord built on E. It contains the notes E, G, B, D# — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Eerie and cinematic. Common in film scores and jazz harmony. Practising the EmMaj7 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.