The E Dominant 7th (E7) Chord

 
The E7 Chord

The E7 Chord

 

The E7 Chord

The notes in the E dominant 7th (E7) chord are E, G#, B, and D.The E7 chord contains the open 6th string (E), the 2nd fret of the 5th string (B) the open 4th string (D), the 1st fret of the 3rd string (G#), and the open 2nd string (B) and 1st string (E).

How to Play the E Dominant 7th (E7) Chord

  1. Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.

  2. Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.