How to build a major seventh chord
A major seventh chord is a major triad with a major 7th added. It sounds soft and open and is common on the I and IV chords in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
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Chord
E♭maj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes E♭, G, B♭, D. Also written E♭Δ7, E♭M7. The same chord spelled from D♯ is D♯maj7.
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | root | 0 |
| G | major 3rd | 4 |
| B♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
| D | major 7th | 11 |
| Root position | E♭ – G – B♭ – D | |
| 1st inversion | G – B♭ – D – E♭ (E♭maj7/G) | |
| 2nd inversion | B♭ – D – E♭ – G (E♭maj7/B♭) | |
| 3rd inversion | D – E♭ – G – B♭ (E♭maj7/D) |
A major seventh chord is a major triad with a major 7th added. It sounds soft and open and is common on the I and IV chords in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
Look up any other chord with the Scale & Chord Finder.