E Major Seventh Guitar Arpeggio

E Major Seventh Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals

Notes: E, G#, B, D#

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M

Formula: 2W-WH-2W

Number of notes: 4

Also known as: maj7, Δ, ma7, M7, Maj7, ^7

The E Major Seventh arpeggio contains 4 notes (E, G#, B, D#). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each arpeggio shape and pattern on Guitar. Practice ascending and descending from the root note across all strings to learn the sound of this arpeggio.

When to Use the E Major Seventh Arpeggio

Play the E Major Seventh arpeggio whenever a E Major Seventh chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.

Arpeggio vs. Scale

The E Major Seventh arpeggio uses 4 notes (E, G#, B, D#) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.

How to Play E Major Seventh Arpeggio on Guitar

Start the E Major Seventh arpeggio in open position, using the open E string as your root. This 4-note arpeggio (E, G#, B, D#) benefits from economy picking, combining sweep and alternate picking motions. Practice isolating two-string pairs to build coordination before linking the full shape.

The E Major Seventh arpeggio outlines a E major chord and works perfectly over E, Emaj7, E6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.

Practice Routine — Exercises for Playing

Start by playing the E Major Seventh arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.

Guitar Tips

Try playing the E Major Seventh arpeggio on guitar by superimposing it over the corresponding E major barre chord shape. This visual connection between chord and arpeggio helps you find arpeggio tones instantly during improvisation.

Related Resources

• Harmonize E Major Seventh
• Browse Chord Progressions
• Interactive Circle of Fifths
• E Major Seventh on Bass

Explore E Major Seventh in Other Tunings

• E Major Seventh in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
• E Major Seventh in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
• E Major Seventh in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
• E Major Seventh in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
• E Major Seventh in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
• E Major Seventh in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
• E Major Seventh in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
• E Major Seventh in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
• E Major Seventh in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
• E Major Seventh in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
• E Major Seventh in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
• E Major Seventh in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
• E Major Seventh in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
• E Major Seventh in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)

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