E major 7th · Piano
Emaj7 Chord on Piano
The Emaj7 chord (E major 7th) is built from the notes E, G#, B and D#. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- E
- G♯
- B
- D♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7
How to play
To play Emaj7 on piano, press E, G#, B and D# together. In root position the lowest note is E, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Major seventh chords keep the bright major triad but add the leading tone a semitone below the root. The result is the soft, floating sound heard throughout bossa nova, soul and neo-soul. On Emaj7 this structure sits on the root E, so the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 map onto E, G#, B and D#.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the Emaj7 chord?
- Emaj7 contains the notes E, G#, B and D#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
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