Finger Positions

Root Note E

Name E over D

Intervals 1P-3m-6m-7m

Relative Minor C#m

Notes E, G, C, D

Aliases Em7#5

How to play the Em7#5/D Chord

The Em7#5/D is a fundamental dominant 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 E over D is built using the 1P, 3m, 6m, 7m intervals. In the key of E Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Em7#5/D chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

E → B → C#m → A

vi-IV-I-V

C#m → A → E → B

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

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

7ths

Emaj7 F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7 B7 C#m7 D#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Minor Phrygian Locrian Malkos Raga Altered Locrian #2 Spanish Heptatonic Bebop Locrian Minor Bebop Messiaen's Mode #3 Chromatic

* 11 scales found containing the notes E, G, C, D.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Em7#5/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 67, 60, 62

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 391.99543598174927, 261.6255653005986, 293.6647679174076