E7 guitar chord (E Dominant Seventh)

Symbols: 7

Steps: 1-3-5-b7

Notes: E-G#-B-D

The E 7 chord is a dominant seventh chord, known for its bold, bluesy character. Built from the notes E, G#, B and D, it includes the root, major third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. This chord creates tension and drive in progressions, making it perfect for jazz, blues, and rock music. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "E 7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 4th fret
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret using your index finger
Press the G (3rd) string on the 7th fret with your pinky
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 6th fret
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 7

Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 8

Use your middle finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 10th fret
Barre the 9th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 12th fret with your middle finger
Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 10

Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

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