E 7th guitar chord

How to play the E 7th chord, written E7, on guitar. The shape is 0 2 0 1 0 0 and it sounds the notesE – G♯ – B – D — free to print or download below.

E 7th guitar chord diagram (0 2 0 1 0 0) — notes E – G♯ – B – D

How to play the E 7th chord

  1. Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is 0 2 0 1 0 0 (from the low E string to the high E).
  2. Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
  3. Strum and check. Strum the 6 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes E – G♯ – B – D.

Notes in the E 7th chord

The E 7th chord contains the notes E – G♯ – B – D. The diagram shows the common open shape, 0 2 0 1 0 0 from the lowest string to the highest.

E 7th guitar chord — frequently asked questions

How do you play the E 7th chord on guitar?

Use the shape 0 2 0 1 0 0 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 4 open strings and mute the 0 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes E – G♯ – B – D.

What notes are in the E 7th chord?

The E 7th chord (E7) contains the notes E – G♯ – B – D.

Is the E 7th guitar chord diagram free?

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