What is E Major 7?
The E Major 7 guitar chord is formed by the notes E – G# – B – D# and is played using the fingering 021100. It’s a major chord commonly used in Emaj7-C#m7-F#m7-B7.
E Major 7 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: Open
5th (A) string: 2th fret
4th (D) string: 1th fret
3rd (G) string: 1th fret
2nd (B) string: Open
1st (E) string: Open
How to Play E Major 7
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram 021100.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
E Major 7 Variations
Emaj7add9
021102
Adds the 9th for extra color
Emaj7/G#
421100
First inversion with G# in bass
Popular Songs Using E Major 7
Famous Examples:
- • Wonderful Tonight
- • Layla
More Hits:
- • Something
- • My Girl
Common Chord Progressions with E Major 7
Emaj7-C#m7-F#m7-B7
Classic progression in E major
Amaj7-Emaj7-F#m7-Dmaj7
Sophisticated pop progression
Emaj7-A-B7-Emaj7
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for E Major 7
1. Jazz and R&B Essential
Perfect for jazz and R&B progressions
2. Rich Sound
Creates a very full, sophisticated sound
Music Theory Behind E Major 7
Notes in E Major 7: E - G# - B - D#
Scale: E - F# - G# - A - B - C# - D# - E
Key Signature: Four sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#)
Relative Minor: C#m7
Emaj7 is a major 7th chord built on the E major triad with the added major 7th (D#). It's essential for jazz and R&B music.
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Master E Major 7 Today!
E Major 7 is a stepping stone to advanced playing. Take your time and practice regularly!