# 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 B♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of E♭ dominant 7th.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: E♭7
- 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: 42

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 1 1 0 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/x11023)
- Shape 2: -1 1 1 3 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/x11323)
- Shape 3: 6 6 8 6 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/668686)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 8 8 8 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/xx8889)
- Shape 5: -1 13 11 0 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/xdb0bb)
- Shape 6: -1 13 11 12 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/xdbcbb)
- Shape 7: 6 6 8 6 8 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/668689)
- Shape 8: 6 6 8 0 8 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-dominant-7th/b-flat/668089)

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