E major seventh piano chord (Emaj7)
The major seventh chord adds a major seventh to the major chord. A soft, dreamy sound, everywhere in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
On the keyboard
Root position
- Notes
- E – G♯ – B – D♯
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
1st inversion
- Notes
- G♯ – B – D♯ – E
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
2nd inversion
- Notes
- B – D♯ – E – G♯
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
3rd inversion
- Notes
- D♯ – E – G♯ – B
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | root |
| G♯ (G sharp) | major third |
| B | perfect fifth |
| D♯ (D sharp) | major seventh |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 · E – G♯ – B – D♯
A progression with this chord
A typical jazz and bossa nova chord sequence.