Finger Positions

Ebmaj7 diagram
Root Note Eb
Name Eb major seventh
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M
Relative Minor Cm
Notes Eb, G, Bb, D
Aliases Ebmaj7, EbΔ, Ebma7, EbM7, EbMaj7, Eb^7

How to play the Ebmaj7 Chord

The Ebmaj7 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 Eb major seventh is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of Eb Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Ebmaj7 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

Eb → Bb → Cm → Ab

vi-IV-I-V

Cm → Ab → Eb → Bb

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

Eb Fm Gm Ab Bb Cm Ddim

7ths

Ebmaj7 Fm7 Gm7 Abmaj7 Bb7 Cm7 Dm7b5

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 Eb, G, Bb, D.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Ebmaj7 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 63, 67, 70, 62
Frequencies (Hz)

311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 466.1637615180899, 293.6647679174076