E Minor Major 7th
Notes:E ā G ā B ā D#
Formula:R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M7
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-7
Introduction
The E Minor Major 7th piano chord (EmMaj7) consists of the notes E, G, B, D#. It is a minor triad with an added major 7th, giving it a dark and complex character with strong tension, often used in jazz and minor key progressions. Formula: R-m3-P5-M7 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-7.
Notes
E Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | E4 ā G4 ā B4 ā D#5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 ā B4 ā D#5 ā E5 |
| 2nd Inversion | B4 ā D#5 ā E5 ā G5 |
| 3rd Inversion | E4 ā G4 ā B4 ā D#4 |
Key Signature
The key of E Minor Major 7th has 1 sharp: FāÆ.
FāÆ
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-M7
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-M7
The E Minor Major 7th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-M7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-M7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
E Minor Major 7th ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the E Minor Major 7th chord?
EmMaj7 contains: E, G, B, D#. Minor triad with major seventh.
How does EmMaj7 differ from Em7?
EmMaj7 has D# (major seventh), Em7 has D (minor seventh).
How is EmMaj7 used in music?
Harmonic minor i chord. Jazz, film noir, rock.
What songs use Minor Major 7th?
James Bond, My Funny Valentine, Stairway to Heaven.
Why does it sound tense?
Minor third (G) and major seventh (D#) create dissonance.
How does EmMaj7 differ from Emaj7?
EmMaj7 has minor third (G). Emaj7 has major third (G#).
Practice Tips
- Play Em then add D# ā dramatic tension.
- Descending line: Em ā EmMaj7 ā Em7 ā Em6.
- Compare with Em7.
- Harmonic minor i chord.
- The GāD# interval creates tension.
- Common in rock ballads.