E7 chord on piano
E Dominant Seventh. Notes: E, G#, B and D.
How to play E7
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G#, B and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
E7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · G# · B · D1st inversion
G# · B · D · E2nd inversion
B · D · E · G#3rd inversion
D · E · G# · BNotes 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
More E chords
All E piano chordsdominant seventh chords in every key
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 piano?
Play E, G#, B and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of E7?
Root position: E G# B D. 1st inversion: G# B D E. 2nd inversion: B D E G#. 3rd inversion: D E G# B.
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.