# 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 G♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of E dominant 7th.

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

## 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: 84

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 2 0 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/g-sharp/420400)
- Shape 2: 4 2 2 4 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/g-sharp/422430)
- Shape 3: 4 2 0 4 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/g-sharp/420430)
- Shape 4: 4 5 0 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/g-sharp/450400)
- Shape 5: 4 5 6 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/g-sharp/456400)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 6 7 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/g-sharp/xx6700)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 6 7 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/g-sharp/xx6757)
- Shape 8: -1 11 0 9 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-dominant-7th/g-sharp/xb0900)

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