Eb7 chord (E flat dominant seventh) on piano
Eb7 (E flat dominant seventh) has four notes: E flat, G, B flat and D flat. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. In major keys, Eb7 is the V7 chord in Ab major.
Eb7 inversions and fingering
Eb G Bb Db · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G Bb Db Eb · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Bb Db Eb G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Db Eb G Bb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
Eb G Db · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Eb7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Ebdom7 |
| Notes | Eb G Bb Db |
| Formula | 1 3 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Dominant seventh chord |
Eb7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Db3 (flat 7), Eb3 (1), G3 (3), Bb3 (5), Db4 (flat 7), Eb4 (1), G4 (3), Bb4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Eb7 chord?
Eb7 (E flat dominant seventh) has four notes: E flat, G, B flat and D flat. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. Eb is the root, G is the major third, Bb is the perfect fifth and Db is the minor seventh.
How do you play Eb7 on piano?
Play Eb, G, Bb and Db together. Root position: Eb G Bb Db · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Eb7 in?
In major keys, Eb7 is the V7 chord in Ab major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Eb7 and Eb?
Eb7 is Eb (Eb, G and Bb) with a flat 7th added: Db.