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E Flat Major 7 Chord on Guitar (Ebmaj7)
The E flat major 7 chord on guitar (Ebmaj7) uses the notes Eb, G, Bb, D. It is a barre chord: the index finger presses all the strings at fret 6. Strum from the 5th string down. First the picture, then each finger, then three chords to practise Ebmaj7 with.
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How to play Ebmaj7 on guitar
Fingers and frets
- Index: across the strings (barre), fret 6
- Ring: 4th string (D), fret 8
- Middle: 3rd string (G), fret 7
- Little: 2nd string (B), fret 8
Which strings to strum
x68786: × = do not play, 0 = open string.
Where Ebmaj7 is used
Ebmaj7 is the home chord of Eb major with a soft extra note: many players end a song on it instead of plain Eb.
The notes inside Ebmaj7, string by string
| 5th string (A) | fret 6: Eb |
|---|---|
| 4th string (D) | fret 8: Bb |
| 3rd string (G) | fret 7: D |
| 2nd string (B) | fret 8: G |
| 1st string (high E) | fret 6: Bb |
From Eb to Ebmaj7: 3rd string (G): fret 8 → fret 7.
Slide this shape along the neck: fret 4 = C#maj7, fret 5 = Dmaj7, fret 7 = Emaj7, fret 8 = Fmaj7.
Make Ebmaj7 automatic
Practise Ebmaj7 in ChordRunner: when its symbol appears, play Eb, G, Bb, D and the microphone or MIDI keyboard confirms it. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
Play the demoCommon questions
What notes are in the Ebmaj7 guitar chord?
E flat major 7 has three notes: Eb, G, Bb, D. On the guitar some of them are doubled on different strings, so all six (or five) strings sound like one chord.
What is the difference between Ebmaj7 and Eb on guitar?
Ebmaj7 adds one note to Eb: D, on top of Eb G Bb. From Eb to Ebmaj7: 3rd string (G): fret 8 → fret 7.
Which fingers do I use for Ebmaj7?
Index finger: across the strings (barre), fret 6, ring finger: 4th string (D), fret 8, middle finger: 3rd string (G), fret 7, little finger: 2nd string (B), fret 8.
Will the game recognise my Ebmaj7?
If Eb, G, Bb, D ring together, yes: ChordRunner listens through the microphone and also accepts a USB MIDI keyboard.
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ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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