E major 7th guitar chord
How to play the E major 7th chord, written Emaj7, on guitar. The shape is 0 2 1 1 0 0 and it sounds the notesE – G♯ – B – D♯ — free to print or download below.
How to play the E major 7th chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is 0 2 1 1 0 0 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 6 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes E – G♯ – B – D♯.
Notes in the E major 7th chord
The E major 7th chord contains the notes E – G♯ – B – D♯. The diagram shows the common open shape, 0 2 1 1 0 0 from the lowest string to the highest.
E major 7th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the E major 7th chord on guitar?
Use the shape 0 2 1 1 0 0 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 3 open strings and mute the 0 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes E – G♯ – B – D♯.
What notes are in the E major 7th chord?
The E major 7th chord (Emaj7) contains the notes E – G♯ – B – D♯.
Is the E major 7th guitar chord diagram free?
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