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Eb7 chord

Eb dominant 7th · also written D#7

C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
Db

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Notes

  • Eb
    R
  • G
    3
  • Bb
    5
  • Db
    b7

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7

Eb7 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Eb7

C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
Db

1st inversion Eb7/G

C4
G
Bb
C5
Db
Eb

2nd inversion Eb7/Bb

C4
Bb
C5
Db
Eb
G

3rd inversion Eb7/Db

C5
Db
Eb
G
Bb
C6

FAQ

What notes are in the Eb7 chord?

The Eb dominant 7th chord (Eb7) has 4 notes: Eb, G, Bb and Db.

How do you play Eb7 on the piano?

Put your right hand on Eb, G, Bb and Db, starting from Eb. 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).

Is Eb7 the same as D#7?

Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Eb7 and D#7 sound the same.