Ebmaj7 chord at the 1st fret (x11333)
- Fingering
- x11333
- Fingers
- – 1 1 3 3 3
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Position
- 1st fret
Notes in the Eb major 7th chord
The Ebmaj7 chord is made of E♭ · G · B♭ · D. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from Eb |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | 1 | root |
| G | 3 | major third |
| B♭ | 5 | perfect fifth |
| D | 7 | major seventh |
How to play the Ebmaj7 guitar chord
- Lay your first finger flat across the 1st fret, from the A string to the D string.
- Lay your third finger flat across the 3rd fret, from the G string to the high E string.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the 1st fret shape, x11333. It is rated medium: 2 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Ebmaj7 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E string is not part of this Ebmaj7 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
Ebmaj7 barre chord
Ebmaj7 has 1 barre shape here: 668786 (barre at the 6th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing Emaj7.
Keys with the Ebmaj7 chord
Ebmaj7 is the I chord in Eb major and IV chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the III chord in C minor and VI chord in G minor.
Chords related to Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Ebmaj7 chord on guitar?
Play x11333, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 1 1 3 3 3.
What notes are in the Ebmaj7 chord?
The Eb major 7th chord has 4 notes: Eb, G, Bb and D. Its formula is 1–3–5–7, counted from the Eb major scale.
What keys is the Ebmaj7 chord in?
Ebmaj7 is the I chord in Eb major and IV chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the III chord in C minor and VI chord in G minor.
Ebmaj7 chord diagram to print or save
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