Emaj7 Ukulele Chord
Need the Emaj7 chord for a song? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the g, C and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Emaj7, step by step.
- Notes: E, Ab, B and Eb
- Frets: 1 3 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Emaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- E major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- E (root), Ab (major 3rd), B (perfect 5th), Eb (major 7th)
- Notes
- E, Ab, B and Eb
- Frets
- 1 3 0 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Emaj7 chord
Here is the Emaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the E string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Emaj7 chord?
The Emaj7 chord is built from four notes: E, Ab, B and Eb (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 Emaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Emaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try E7, Em, E and Esus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.