Ebmaj7 Guitar Chord
Eb Major 7th · also written D#maj7 · Eb–G–Bb–D
Ebmaj7 is the Eb major 7th chord: Eb–G–Bb–D. Its sound is smooth and dreamy — the lush, jazzy color heard in ballads, neo-soul, and bossa nova. It's also written as D#maj7 — same notes, same shapes, different spelling.
Ebmaj7 takes the plain Eb major triad and adds the major 7th (D), one half-step below the root. That single note transforms it from a campfire chord into the lush sound of jazz standards, neo-soul, and city pop. It works as the I chord in Eb major and the IV chord in Bb major.
The most common way to play Ebmaj7 is the barre shape at the 1st fret (x 1 1 3 3 3, low E string to high E string). Below you'll find 10 ways to play it across the neck, from open position to barre and shell voicings, with the theory behind the chord and the progressions it lives in.
How to Play Ebmaj7: 10 Voicings
Frets are listed from the low E string to the high E string. x = don't play that string, 0 = open string.
Ebmaj7 Chord Theory
| Interval | R | 3 | 5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Eb | G | Bb | D |
Ebmaj7 is built from the Eb major scale.
Ebmaj7 Chord FAQ
What notes are in the Ebmaj7 chord?
Ebmaj7 contains 4 notes: Eb (R), G (3), Bb (5), D (7). The interval formula for a major 7th chord is R–3–5–7.
What is the easiest way to play Ebmaj7 on guitar?
Use the barre shape at the 1st fret: x 1 1 3 3 3 (frets listed from the low E string to the high E string, x = don't play that string). Ebmaj7 has no open-position shape in standard tuning, so this movable form is the standard starting point.
Is Ebmaj7 a major or minor chord?
Ebmaj7 is built on a major triad (Eb–G–Bb) with the 7 added, so it behaves as a major-family chord.
Is Ebmaj7 the same as D#maj7?
Yes. Eb and D# are enharmonic equivalents — the same pitch written two ways. Ebmaj7 and D#maj7 use identical shapes and frets; which spelling you see depends on the key of the song.
What keys use the Ebmaj7 chord?
Ebmaj7 appears diatonically in Eb major (as I), Bb major (as IV), and Ab major (as V) — plus C minor, its relative minor key.
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