Chord · 7ths
Emaj7♭5 — E Major 7th ♭5
Emaj7♭5 is the E major 7th ♭5 chord. It is built on the root E with major 3rd (G♯), diminished 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 E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Emaj7♭5.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Major 7th ♭5
- Formula
- 1 3 ♭5 7
- Notes
- E G♯ B♭ D♯
On the keyboard
The notes of Emaj7♭5
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 3 | G♯ | major 3rd | G♯4 |
| ♭5 | B♭ | diminished 5th | B♭4 |
| 7 | D♯ | major 7th | D♯5 |
Other 7ths on E
Major 7th ♭5 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.