Chord Guide
How to Play the E 7 Chord
Learn exactly how to play the E7 chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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1fr
E7 – 1st fret
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5fr
E7 – 5th fret
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7fr
E7 – 7th fret
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E7 – 9th fret
Theory & Context
The E7 chord is a common guitar chord that creates a bluesy and soulful sound. It is built using the notes E, G#, B, D, which correspond to the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.