Chord · 7ths
E7♭5 — E Dominant 7th ♭5
E7♭5 is the E dominant 7th ♭5 chord. It is built on the root E with major 3rd (G♯), diminished 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♭5.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Dominant 7th ♭5
- Formula
- 1 3 ♭5 ♭7
- Notes
- E G♯ B♭ D
On the keyboard
The notes of E7♭5
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 3 | G♯ | major 3rd | G♯4 |
| ♭5 | B♭ | diminished 5th | B♭4 |
| ♭7 | D | minor 7th | D5 |
Other 7ths on E
Dominant 7th ♭5 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.