E 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: E - G# - B - D

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th

E7

Standard

E7

7×
A Shape (Fret 7)

How to Play E7

  1. 1Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
  3. 3Play the low E, D, B, high E strings open

About 7th Chords

A major chord with an added minor 7th. Dominant 7th chords create tension that wants to resolve, making them essential in blues, jazz, and rock.

E 7th on Other Instruments

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Progressions with E 7th

ii - V - I

Key of A

BmE7A

I - vi - ii - V

Key of A

AF#mBmE7

iii - vi - ii - V - I

Key of A

C#mF#mBmE7A

I - I - IV - I - V - IV - I - V

Key of A

AADAE7DAE7

Other E Chords

EEmEmaj7Em7EdimEaugEm6Esus2Esus4Eadd9E6E9

Other 7th Chords

C7C#7D7Eb7F7F#7G7Ab7A7Bb7B7