E Minor Major Seventh Guitar Chord Fingering

Welcome to our tutorial on the E m(maj7) chord. This chord, a member of the Minor Chords family, is composed of the notes E, G, B, and D#. It is built using the intervals 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and 7 (Major Seventh).

Understanding how this chord is constructed involves a solid grasp of fretboard intervals and how to build chords by stacking intervals. If you're not familiar with these concepts, we recommend reviewing these tutorials before proceeding.

The E m(maj7) chord is a bit more advanced than beginner chords, so if you're just starting out, you might want to check out our tutorial on all types of guitar chords first. Once you're comfortable with the basics, the E m(maj7) chord will be a great addition to your repertoire.

Not only will you learn how to play the E m(maj7) chord in this tutorial, but we'll also provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. This will help you better understand the structure of the chord and how it fits into common chord progressions.

This chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in jazz or want to add some complexity to your playing, mastering the E m(maj7) chord is a must.

With practice, you'll be able to incorporate the E m(maj7) chord into your playing and create more dynamic and interesting music. Let's get started!