E7 chord
E dominant 7th
C4
E
G#
B
C5
D
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Notes
- ER
- G#3
- B5
- Db7
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7
E7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position E7
C4
E
G#
B
C5
D
1st inversion E7/G#
C4
G#
B
C5
D
E
2nd inversion E7/B
C4
B
C5
D
E
G#
3rd inversion E7/D
C5
D
E
G#
B
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the E7 chord?
The E dominant 7th chord (E7) has 4 notes: E, G#, B and D.
How do you play E7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G#, B and D, starting from E. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a dominant 7th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10).