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E Dominant 7th Chord (E7)
Tense, bluesy, and commanding. Wants to resolve to the tonic.
DIRECT MUSICAL SPECIFICATION
The E Dominant 7th chord (E7) is built on the root note E with component pitches E, G#, B, D. Formula: [0 - 4 - 7 - 10 semitones]. Category: Dominant 7th (4 tones). Primary genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Funk.
E Dominant 7th Notes
E
G#
B
D
Notes in this chord: E - G# - B - D
Music Theory & Usage
How to Use It
Use as the V chord to create a strong pull back to your I chord.
Semitones from Root
04710
Common Genres
BluesJazzRock and RollFunk