Gitarist OkuluE7 chordE dominant 7th
E7 (E dominant 7th) has a tense sound used a lot in blues and rock. Notes: E – G# – B – D.
How to play E7
- String 6: open
- String 5: fret 2, finger 2 (middle)
- String 4: open
- String 3: fret 1, finger 1 (index)
- String 2: open
- String 1: open
× muted string · ○ open string · numbers are fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
💻 Learn it by playing in the app
Open the app →The chord check listens and tells you which string is muted
Chord structure
| Note | E | G# | B | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interval | 1 (root) | 3 (major 3rd) | 5 (perfect 5th) | ♭7 |
Other ways to play E7
Open position
Fret 2 · D shape
Fret 4 · C shape
Fret 7 · A shape
Fret 9 · G shape
Fret 12 · E shape
Tips
- Press with your fingertips as close to the fret as you can; you need less force for a clean sound.
- Pick each string on its own and listen for muted strings; a finger touching the next string is the usual cause.
- Press, release, press again: if you can form E7 cleanly 20 times in a minute, you have it.