A systematic procedure for the elements of system state matrix in multimachine systems with loads and eigenvalue technique which utilize stage matrix have widespread application in the analysis of small signal stability. Synchronous machines are represented by either a two-axis model or classical model. The interrelationship of submatrices of system matrix is investigated. Once elements of one submatrix are determined, they can be used to calculate the elements of the other submatrix. The approach is useful in the eigenvalue sensitivity analysis for various initial conditions and for the adjustment of generator controller parameters. It is illustrated for a three-machine and nine-bus multimachine system(WSCC system) with constant impedance loads.