Ebmaj7 guitar chord
The Ebmaj7 chord (Eb major 7th) is built from the notes Eb, G, Bb and D, formula 1–3–5–7. It appears in Eb major (as Imaj7) and Bb major (as IVmaj7).
- Notes
- Eb G Bb D
- Type
- major 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
x68786How to play Ebmaj7
The usual Ebmaj7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 6 across several strings (x68786). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Soft and dreamy. The major 7th adds a gentle, jazzy shimmer to a major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Ebmaj7 chord?
Ebmaj7 contains Eb, G, Bb and D. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
Is Ebmaj7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x68786. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Dmaj7 shape.
What can I play instead of Ebmaj7?
Eb is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ebmaj7 is too hard or too busy.