E7 chord on guitar
E Dominant Seventh. Notes: E, G#, B and D.
How to play E7
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open low E, D, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play E7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Edom7.
Keys that use E7
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Questions
What notes are in the E7 chord?
E7 (E dominant seventh) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth) and D (minor seventh).
How do you play E7 on guitar?
The easiest E7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open low E, D, B and high E strings ring.
Is E7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What key is E7 in?
E7 belongs to 2 keys: A major (as the V7 chord) and F sharp minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.