E Major 7th arpeggio

The major 7th chord adds the major 7th (1–3–5–7). Lush and dreamy, it is the signature sound of jazz, soul, and neo-soul harmony.

NotesE · G♯ · B · D♯
Formula1 · 3 · 5 · 7

Every major 7th chord tone across the neck. Solo with these and you spell the chord — that's the difference between running a scale and playing the changes.

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