Emmaj7 guitar chord (E Minor, Major 7th)

Symbols: mmaj7, min(maj7), -(maj7), mM7, m+7

Steps: 1-b3-5-7

Notes: E-G-B-D#

The E mmaj7 chord, featuring a minor triad with a major 7th, offers a hauntingly beautiful sound. Its notes E, G, B and D# create an emotional tension that works wonderfully in jazz and cinematic contexts. Below, you'll find sever variations how to play the "E mmaj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Press the E (1st) string on the 3rd fret with your middle finger
Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 3rd strings
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 4

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

Variation 5

Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Press the E (1st) string on the 11th fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret
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

Variation 7

Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 13th fret
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 14th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

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