Guitar Emaj7 chord diagram
Emaj7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On this page, you can find how to play Emaj7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Emaj7, follow these steps: Place index finger on D string fret 1. Place middle finger on G string fret 1. Place ring finger on A string fret 2.
Tips
- Place D string with your index finger and G string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On D string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Emaj7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (A string, D string, and G string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- E - G# - B - D#
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
- Chord Type
- Major 7 — warm and lush
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Emaj7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Emaj7 chord diagramx-2-2-4-4-4
Guitar Emaj7 chord diagramx-2-2-1-4-4
Guitar Emaj7 chord diagramx-6-6-4-5-4
Guitar Emaj7 chord diagramx-x-2-4-4-4
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Emaj7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Emaj7 → Adim chord transition
To move from Emaj7 to Adim, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
2. Emaj7 → Am/D# | Am/E♭ chord transition
To move from Emaj7 to Am/D# | Am/E♭, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
3. Emaj7 → C#m/D# | D♭m/E♭ | C#m/E♭ chord transition
To move from Emaj7 to C#m/D# | D♭m/E♭ | C#m/E♭, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
4. Emaj7 → G#m/G | A♭m/G chord transition
To move from Emaj7 to G#m/G | A♭m/G, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 3.
5. Emaj7 → Bdim chord transition
To move from Emaj7 to Bdim, follow these steps:
- While playing Emaj7, lift your index finger from D string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 2.
6. Emaj7 → Cm/B chord transition
To move from Emaj7 to Cm/B, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is the Emaj7 chord on Guitar?
Guitar Emaj7 is easy to start with. The shape covers 2 frets. Short daily repetitions will make transitions smoother.
Is there a simpler voicing for Emaj7?
You can try an easier Guitar voicing for Emaj7. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-x-2-4-4-4. Use this shape first, then return to the full form as control improves.