How do you play the E maj7 chord?

To play the E maj7 chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: E (Perfect unison), G# (Major third), B (Perfect fifth) and D# (Major seventh). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the E maj7 chord.

What notes are in the E maj7 chord?

The E maj7 chord consists of 4 notes: E, G#, B and D#. These notes together form the E maj7 chord.

What intervals make up the E maj7 chord?

The E maj7 chord contains the following intervals from its root note (E): E (Perfect unison), G# (Major third), B (Perfect fifth) and D# (Major seventh).

E maj7

The E maj7 chord consists of the E (Perfect unison), G# (Major third), B (Perfect fifth) and D# (Major seventh) notes.

How to play the E maj7 chord

Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add G# (Major third) — 4 semitones above E
Add B (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above E
Add D# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above E
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the E maj7 chord

Related slash chords

G# minor/E