Em(maj7)
E Minor-Major 7th — a minor triad under a natural seventh — dramatic, cinematic, and instantly recognisable.
The keys
E – G – B – D♯
What's inside Em(maj7)
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| B | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| D♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | E4 – G4 – B4 – E♭5 |
| 1st inversion | G4 – B4 – E♭5 – E5 |
| 2nd inversion | B4 – E♭5 – E5 – G5 |
| 3rd inversion | E♭5 – E5 – G5 – B5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | E2 – E♭3 |
| Right (colour) | G4 – B4 |
Where Em(maj7) lives
As the ii chord
Em(maj7) → A7 → Dmaj7
Minor-family sevenths live on the ii — this is the move they were born for.
Stepwise colour
E → Em(maj7) → G♭m7
Used as a passing colour between neighbouring chords.
Put Em(maj7) under your fingers
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