root position: Emaj7
E – G♯ – B – D♯
Emaj7 Piano Chord
The E major 7 chord (Emaj7) is made of the notes E, G♯, B and D♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
Notes in Emaj7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
| D♯ | 7 | major 7th |
How to play Emaj7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Emaj7 inversions
1st inversion: Emaj7/G#
G♯ – B – D♯ – E
2nd inversion: Emaj7/B
B – D♯ – E – G♯
3rd inversion: Emaj7/D#
D♯ – E – G♯ – B
Other names for Emaj7
Emaj7 is also written as EM7, EΔ7, EΔ.