E7
Sevenths · E root
E7
Tense and driving. Creates the strongest pull toward the tonic.
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Notes in E7
ERoot
G#3rd
B5th
D7th
E is the most natural guitar key — open strings resonate. Dominant in blues, rock, and metal.
Identify the Chord Quality on E
Each chord below is played on E. Listen and identify whether you heard E7, Em, E7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Dominant 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in E
Related Sevenths
About the E7 Chord
The E7 chord is a dominant 7th chord built on E. It contains the notes E, G#, B, D — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Tense and driving. Creates the strongest pull toward the tonic. Practising the E7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.