# E major 7th Guitar Chord

> The E major 7th major 7th chord, combining the root (E major 7th), major third G♯, perfect fifth B, and major seventh D♯, produces a lush, dreamy quality. The close interval between the fifth B and seventh D♯ adds a jazzy, sophisticated color, often conveying nostalgia, romance, or serenity. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of E major 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Emaj7
- Notes: E, G♯, B, D♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B), 7 (D♯)
- Mood: dreamy, relaxed, romantic, gentle
- Genres: Jazz, Pop, Soul, R&B
- Playable shapes: 66

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 1 1 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/x21100)
- Shape 2: -1 2 2 4 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/x22444)
- Shape 3: 7 6 6 8 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/766800)
- Shape 4: 7 7 6 8 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/776800)
- Shape 5: 7 7 9 8 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/779897)
- Shape 6: 7 7 9 8 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/779890)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 9 8 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/xx9890)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 9 9 9 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/xx999b)

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