E7 chord on guitar
4 ways to play E7, with finger positions and sound. Tap a diagram to hear it.
E7
Dominant 7th · E G♯ B D (1 3 5 ♭7)
4 ways to play it
Brown dots are the root note. Tap a diagram to hear it.
How to play E7
The most common shape, the first one in the chord finder above:
- Put your index finger on string 3 at fret 1.
- Put your middle finger on string 5 at fret 2.
- Let strings 6, 4, 2, 1 ring open.
- Strum from string 6 down.
Notes in E7
E7 is a dominant seventh chord made of E, G♯, B, D. Its formula is 1 3 5 ♭7: a major triad with a minor seventh on top.
- E1
- G♯3
- B5
- D♭7
E7 in a chord progression
E7 is the V7 chord in the key of A major, the chord that pulls back home. Here it is in a I–IV–V7–I progression:
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What notes are in the E7 chord?
E7 is made of E, G♯, B, D. As degrees of the scale: 1 3 5 ♭7.
How many ways can you play E7 on guitar?
The chord finder above shows 4 shapes for E7, from the open position up the neck. Pick the one closest to the chords before and after it.
What is the difference between E7 and Emaj7?
E7 adds D, a minor seventh, to the major triad, which gives a dominant chord its pull. Emaj7 adds D♯, a major seventh, for a softer, jazzier sound.