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
Emaj7 chord
Emaj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes E, G♯, B, D♯. Also written EΔ7, EM7.
E1
G♯3
B5
D♯7
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| E | root | 0 |
| G♯ | major 3rd | 4 |
| B | perfect 5th | 7 |
| D♯ | major 7th | 11 |
Inversions
| Root position | E – G♯ – B – D♯ | |
| 1st inversion | G♯ – B – D♯ – E (Emaj7/G♯) | |
| 2nd inversion | B – D♯ – E – G♯ (Emaj7/B) | |
| 3rd inversion | D♯ – E – G♯ – B (Emaj7/D♯) |