EmMaj7 Ukulele Chord
EmMaj7 on ukulele is 0-3-0-2: put 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 g and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: E, G, B and Eb
- Frets: 0 3 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
EmMaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor major 7th
- Also known as
- E minor major seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 7
- Intervals
- E (root), G (minor 3rd), B (perfect 5th), Eb (major 7th)
- Notes
- E, G, B and Eb
- Frets
- 0 3 0 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the EmMaj7 chord
Here is the EmMaj7 chord step by step:
- 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 g and E strings 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 EmMaj7?
Not really. 0-3-0-2 is already the simplest playable shape for EmMaj7 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 EmMaj7 chord?
The EmMaj7 chord is built from four notes: E, G, B and Eb (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh on top of a minor chord gives it a tense, film-noir kind of beauty.
Ukulele songs that use the EmMaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once EmMaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try E7, Emaj7, Em and E. 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.