Chord · 7ths
E♭maj7 — E♭ Major 7th
E♭maj7 is the E♭ major 7th chord. It is built on the root E♭ with major 3rd (G), perfect 5th (B♭) and major 7th (D) above it — the formula 1 3 5 7, sounding the notes E♭ G B♭ D. On the piano it sits at Eb (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still E♭maj7.
- Root
- E♭
- Quality
- Major 7th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Notes
- E♭ G B♭ D
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of E♭maj7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E♭ | root | E♭4 |
| 3 | G | major 3rd | G4 |
| 5 | B♭ | perfect 5th | B♭4 |
| 7 | D | major 7th | D5 |
Other 7ths on E♭
Major 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.