E MAJOR SEVENTH - UKULELE
Open position
Chord composition
| I | III | V | VII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Major third | Perfect fifth | Major seventh |
| E | G# | B | D# |
ALL ABOUT THE E MAJOR SEVENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The E Major Seventh chord is composed of 4 notes :
- E (Root)
- G# (Major third)
- B (Perfect fifth)
- D# (Major seventh)
These notes form a major seventh chord, combining stability and harmonic richness.
How to play E Major Seventh on ukulele
The E Major Seventh major seventh chord has a sweet and sophisticated sonority, highly prized in jazz and modern music.
- Jazz positions: extended voicings on 4-5 strings for a rich sound
- Arpeggios: excellent for fingerstyle, highlight the beauty of the major seventh
- Major chord substitution: replaces simple major chord for more sophistication
The major seventh (11 semitones) creates a soft consonance, unlike the minor seventh. This color makes it a sophisticated rest chord.
Common uses of E Major Seventh
The maj7 chord brings a jazzy and modern color:
- Tonic chord: replaces I major for richer color (Imaj7)
- Jazz ballad: creates a soft and romantic atmosphere
- Bossa nova: essential in this style, defines the Brazilian sound
Styles
Jazz: fundamental, used as rest chord.
Soul and R&B: brings sophistication and sweetness.
Modern pop: replaces simple major chords for more depth.