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E minor major seventh chord
The Em(maj7) chord (minor major seventh) is made of the notes E, G, B, D♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 7.
Em(maj7)
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | Unison |
| ♭3 | G | Minor third |
| 5 | B | Perfect fifth |
| 7 | D♯ | Major seventh |
Inversions
- Em(maj7)E G B D♯Root position
- Em(maj7)/GG B D♯ EFirst inversion
- Em(maj7)/BB D♯ E GSecond inversion
- Em(maj7)/D♯D♯ E G BThird inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Em(maj7) chord?
- The notes are E, G, B, D♯.
- What is the formula of the Em(maj7) chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5 7: minor third, perfect fifth, major seventh.
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