How to play E7
E dominant seventh — A major triad plus a flattened seventh. The dominant chord — it leans hard toward resolution, and is the backbone of blues.
Notes in E7
- Eroot
- G#major 3rd
- Bperfect 5th
- Dminor 7th
E7 on guitar
E7 on ukulele
E7 on piano
Tune up before you play it
A dominant seventh chord is unforgiving of a flat third. Check the guitar with the browser tuner, then practise the change with the metronome.