Ebmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Ebmaj7 chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Ebmaj7, step by step.
- Notes: Eb, G, Bb and D
- Frets: 3 3 3 5
- Tuning: g C E A
Ebmaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- Eb major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- Eb (root), G (major 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), D (major 7th)
- Notes
- Eb, G, Bb and D
- Frets
- 3 3 3 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ebmaj7 chord
Here is the Ebmaj7 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, C and E strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Ebmaj7 chord?
The Ebmaj7 chord is built from four notes: Eb, G, Bb and D (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Ebmaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Ebmaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Eb7, Ebm, Eb and Ebsus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.