The E Minor Major 7th chord is a four-note chord made up of E, G, B, and D♯. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major seventh.
Construction
E Minor Major 7th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th = E · G · B · D♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| B | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| D♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
E Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | E – G – B – D♯ |
| 1st Inversion | G – B – D♯ – E |
| 2nd Inversion | B – D♯ – E – G |
| 3rd Inversion | D♯ – E – G – B |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the E Minor Major 7th is the tonic (i) chord of E Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, G Major — 1 sharp (F♯).
F♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of E Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the E minor scale:
E Minor Major 7th — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E Minor Major 7th chord on piano?
The E Minor Major 7th chord contains the notes E – G – B – D♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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#).