Chord · 7ths
E7 — E Dominant 7th
E7 is the E dominant 7th chord. It is built on the root E with major 3rd (G♯), perfect 5th (B) and minor 7th (D) above it — the formula 1 3 5 ♭7, sounding the notes E G♯ B D. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still E7.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Dominant 7th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 ♭7
- Notes
- E G♯ B D
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of E7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 3 | G♯ | major 3rd | G♯4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| ♭7 | D | minor 7th | D5 |
Other 7ths on E
Dominant 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.