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E dominant seventh chord
The E7 chord (dominant seventh) is made of the notes E, G♯, B, D. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 ♭7.
E7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | Unison |
| 3 | G♯ | Major third |
| 5 | B | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | D | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- E7E G♯ B DRoot position
- E7/G♯G♯ B D EFirst inversion
- E7/BB D E G♯Second inversion
- E7/DD E G♯ BThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
E7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the E7 chord?
- The notes are E, G♯, B, D.
- What is the formula of the E7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7: major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.
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