Emmaj7 chord with E Melodic Minor scale

Pairing the Emmaj7 chord (MinMaj7) with the E Melodic Minor scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Emmaj7 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 b3 5 7. A minor chord with a major 7th. Beautiful and tense at once — the melodic-minor, noir sound.

E Melodic Minor scale formula

Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 6 7. Classification: functional-tonal.

Other scales for Emmaj7

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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