How To Play The Emaj7 Ukulele Chord

To play the Emaj7 chord, place the index finger on the 1st fret of the top g-string, ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C-string, and middle finger on the 2nd fret of the bottom A-string. Let the other string ring open.

Emaj7 Ukulele Chord Explanation

The Emaj7 chord contains the notes E-G#-B-D#.

To build an Emaj7 chord, take the major seventh chord formula (1-3-5-7) and apply it to the E major scale (E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, D#).

Identify the first, third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees in the E major scale, which are E-G#-B-D#, giving you an Emaj7 chord.

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