Emaj7 Ukulele Chord
Emaj7 on ukulele is 1-3-0-2: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string and leave the E string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- 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.
Is there an easier way to play Emaj7?
Not really. 1-3-0-2 is already the simplest playable shape for Emaj7 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 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.