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E major seventh chord
The Emaj7 chord (major seventh) is made of the notes E, G♯, B, D♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7.
Emaj7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | Unison |
| 3 | G♯ | Major third |
| 5 | B | Perfect fifth |
| 7 | D♯ | Major seventh |
Inversions
- Emaj7E G♯ B D♯Root position
- Emaj7/G♯G♯ B D♯ EFirst inversion
- Emaj7/BB D♯ E G♯Second inversion
- Emaj7/D♯D♯ E G♯ BThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Emaj7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Emaj7 chord?
- The notes are E, G♯, B, D♯.
- What is the formula of the Emaj7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 7: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh.
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