How to play EmMaj7

E minor-major seventhA minor triad with a *major* seventh. Tense and cinematic; the sound of a bassline walking down under a held minor chord.

Notes in EmMaj7

  • Eroot
  • Gminor 3rd
  • Bperfect 5th
  • D#major 7th

EmMaj7 on guitar

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Easy · open
Easy · open
5fr
Easy · open
2fr
Easy · barre

EmMaj7 on ukulele

2fr
Easy · open
4fr
Intermediate · open
4fr
Intermediate · open
3fr
Intermediate

EmMaj7 on piano

Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy

Tune up before you play it

A minor-major seventh chord is unforgiving of a flat third. Check the guitar with the browser tuner, then practise the change with the metronome.

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