# How to play E major 7th / B (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xx999b | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the E major 7th / B (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xx999b). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/xx999b

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: E major 7th
- Display name: Emaj7/B
- Notes: E, G♯, B, D♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B), 7 (D♯)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position
- Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 1st string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-7th/b/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords