Finger Positions

Bmaj7/E diagram
Root Note B
Name B major seventh over E
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M
Relative Minor G#m
Notes E, B, D#, F#, A#
Aliases Bmaj7, BΔ, Bma7, BM7, BMaj7, B^7

How to play the Bmaj7/E Chord

The Bmaj7/E is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the B major seventh over E is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of B Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Bmaj7/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

B → F# → G#m → E

vi-IV-I-V

G#m → E → B → F#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to B helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

B C#m D#m E F# G#m A#dim

7ths

Bmaj7 C#m7 D#m7 Emaj7 F#7 G#m7 A#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Bebop Lydian Ionian Pentatonic Lydian Pentatonic Augmented Double Harmonic Lydian Augmented Heptatonic Harmonic Major Double Harmonic Major Lydian #9 Purvi Raga Bebop Major Ichikosucho Kafi Raga

* 15 scales found containing the notes E, B, D#, F#, A#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Bmaj7/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 71, 63, 66, 70
Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 493.8833012561241, 311.1269837220809, 369.9944227116344, 466.1637615180899