# E dominant 7th Guitar Chord

> The E dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh D to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third G♯ and minor seventh D provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: E7
- Notes: E, G♯, B, D
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B), ♭7 (D)
- Mood: bluesy, tense, unresolved, energetic
- Genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk
- Playable shapes: 224

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 2 0 1 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/020100)
- Shape 2: 0 2 0 1 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/020130)
- Shape 3: 0 2 2 1 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/022130)
- Shape 4: 0 2 0 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/020404)
- Shape 5: 0 2 2 4 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/022434)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 2 4 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/xx2434)
- Shape 7: 0 2 0 4 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/020434)
- Shape 8: 0 5 0 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/050404)

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