Ebmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Ebmaj7 on ukulele is 3-3-3-5: barre the 3rd fret across the g, C and E strings with your index finger and put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as D#maj7, D sharp major seventh.
- 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
- D#maj7, or 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.
Is there an easier way to play Ebmaj7?
Not really. 3-3-3-5 is already the simplest playable shape for Ebmaj7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
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.