Emaj7 Chord
Lush, jazzy — major triad plus the natural 7th.
Emaj7
Notes in this voicing: E · B · D# · G#
Root
E
Quality
Major 7th
Difficulty
Intermediate
Type
Extended
String-by-String Fingering
Low EO
Play the Low E string open (E).
AFret 2
Fret the A string at fret 2 with your ring finger (B).
DFret 1
Fret the D string at fret 1 with your index finger (D#).
GFret 1
Fret the G string at fret 1 with your middle finger (G#).
BO
Play the B string open (B).
High EO
Play the High E string open (E).
Finger Number Legend
1Index
2Middle
3Ring
4Pinky
How to Play It
- Start your strum from the Low E string and avoid any strings marked X.
- Keep your fingertips close to the fret wire so the Emaj7 chord rings without buzz.
- Voice the maj7 on top for the sweetest sound.
- Great substitute for a I chord in ballads.
Suggested Strumming Pattern
Down, down-up, pause, up-down-up; let the upper notes breathe instead of over-strumming.
Common Mistakes
- Grabbing a dominant 7 instead — it flattens the mood immediately.
Songs That Use This Chord Type
- • Something — The Beatles
- • Wave — Antonio Carlos Jobim
Alternative Shape
Try this movable version when you need a different neck position, a tighter rock rhythm sound, or a smoother transition from nearby barre chords.
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