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E7/D guitar shapes

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E dominant 7th / D (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

E dominant 7th / D (3rd inversion)

E7/D is the E dominant 7th / D (3rd inversion) guitar chord with D in the bass. It uses the notes E, G♯, B, and D and the interval formula 1-3-5-♭7.

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.

Also written as E7 and Edom7/D.

Root note: E
Bass note: D
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 142

Chord tones

EG♯BD

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape xx0100

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.
  2. 2 Let the fourth, second, and first strings ring open.
  3. 3 Strum from the 4th string down.

Shape xx0130

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Let the fourth and first strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 4th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G♯ Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

B Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

D Minor Seventh ♭7

The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

E7/D shape xx0100

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Let the fourth, second, and first strings ring open
  3. 3 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  4. 4 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

E7/D shape xx0130

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Let the fourth and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  5. 5 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

E7/D shape x56400

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Let the second and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

E7/D shape x56750

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  5. 5 Let the first string ring open
  6. 6 Do not play the sixth string
  7. 7 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

E7/D shape x56700

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the second and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

E7/D shape x56757

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 6th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

E7/D shape xx0997

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

E7/D shape xx0790

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Let the fourth and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  5. 5 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in E7/D?

E7/D uses the notes E, G♯, B, and D. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-♭7.

What is another name for E7/D?

E7/D is also written as E7 and Edom7/D.

How do you play E7/D on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string. Let the fourth, second, and first strings ring open. Strum from the 4th string down.

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