# 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. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of E dominant 7th.

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

## 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: 76

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 0 1 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/d/xx0100)
- Shape 2: -1 5 6 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/d/x56400)
- Shape 3: -1 5 6 7 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/d/x56700)
- Shape 4: -1 5 6 7 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/d/x56757)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 0 9 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/d/xx0997)
- Shape 6: 10 -1 9 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/d/ax9990)
- Shape 7: 10 -1 9 9 9 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/d/ax999a)
- Shape 8: 10 11 9 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/d/ab9990)

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