What is E7?
The E7 guitar chord is formed by the notes E – G# – B – D and is played using the fingering 020100. It’s a seventh chord commonly used in E7-A.
E7 Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: Open
5th (A) string: 2th fret
4th (D) string: Open
3rd (G) string: 1th fret
2nd (B) string: Open
1st (E) string: Open
How to Play E7
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram 020100.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
E7 Variations
E7sus4
020200
Suspended 4th version
E7/G#
420100
First inversion with G# in bass
Popular Songs Using E7
Famous Examples:
- • Johnny B. Goode
- • Crossroads
More Hits:
- • Pride and Joy
- • The Thrill Is Gone
Common Chord Progressions with E7
E7-A
Classic dominant to tonic in A major
A-E7-F#m-D
Popular progression in A major
E7-A-D-E7
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for E7
1. Blues Essential
One of the most important chords for blues guitar
2. Easy Chord
Simple fingering makes it perfect for beginners
Music Theory Behind E7
Notes in E7: E - G# - B - D
Scale: E - F# - G# - A - B - C# - D - E
Key Signature: Four sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#)
Relative Major: C#m7
E7 is a dominant 7th chord built on the 5th degree of the A major scale. It's essential for blues and rock music.
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Master E7 Today!
E7 is perfect for beginners. Practice daily and you'll have it mastered in no time!