Emaj7 guitar chord (E Major 7th)

The E major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes E, G#, B and D# (root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh), it adds a layer of richness and warmth, ideal for jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "E maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

• Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret using your ring finger
• Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

• Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 1st fret
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
• Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
• Now, strum all the strings

• Place a barre using your ring finger on the 4th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
• Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 2nd fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
• Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
• Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

• With your ring finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret
• Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
• Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
• Press the D (4th) string on the 6th fret with your middle finger
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret using your pinky
• With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret
• Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
• Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
• Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
• Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 9th fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Press down on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret using your index finger
• Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 12th fret
• Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
• Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret
• Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret using your ring finger
• Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
• Use your pinky to press the A (5th) string down on the 14th fret
• Now, strum all the strings

• With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret
• Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret using your pinky
• Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
• Press the low E (6th) string on the 12th fret with your index finger
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string