E flat major seventh guitar chord (Ebmaj7)
Also written D#maj7 (D sharp major seventh)
The major seventh chord adds a major seventh to the major chord. A soft, dreamy sound, everywhere in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 1
Position 2 fret 6
Position 3 fret 11
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E♭ (E flat) | root |
| G | major third |
| B♭ (B flat) | perfect fifth |
| D | major seventh |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 · E♭ – G – B♭ – D
A progression with this chord
A typical jazz and bossa nova chord sequence.