root position: E7
E – G♯ – B – D
E7 Piano Chord
The E dominant 7 chord (E7) is made of the notes E, G♯, B and D. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7.
Notes in E7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
| D | ♭7 | minor 7th |
How to play E7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
E7 inversions
1st inversion: E7/G#
G♯ – B – D – E
2nd inversion: E7/B
B – D – E – G♯
3rd inversion: E7/D
D – E – G♯ – B
Other names for E7
E7 is also written as Edom7.