E7 chord (E dominant seventh) on piano
E7 (E dominant seventh) has four notes: E, G sharp, B and D. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. In major keys, E7 is the V7 chord in A major.
E7 inversions and fingering
E G# B D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G# B D E · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
B D E G# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D E G# B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
E G# D · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | E7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Edom7 |
| Notes | E G# B D |
| Formula | 1 3 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Dominant seventh chord |
E7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (flat 7), E3 (1), G#3 (3), B3 (5), D4 (flat 7), E4 (1), G#4 (3), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the E7 chord?
E7 (E dominant seventh) has four notes: E, G sharp, B and D. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. E is the root, G# is the major third, B is the perfect fifth and D is the minor seventh.
How do you play E7 on piano?
Play E, G#, B and D together. Root position: E G# B D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is E7 in?
In major keys, E7 is the V7 chord in A major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between E7 and E?
E7 is E (E, G# and B) with a flat 7th added: D.