Eb7 guitar chord
The Eb7 chord (Eb dominant 7th) is built from the notes Eb, G, Bb and Db, formula 1–3–5–b7. It appears in Ab major (as V7).
- Notes
- Eb G Bb Db
- Type
- dominant 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 6Shape 1 of 4
x68686How to play Eb7
The usual Eb7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 6 across several strings (x68686). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Bluesy and restless. A dominant 7th wants to resolve to the chord a fourth above it.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Eb7 chord?
Eb7 contains Eb, G, Bb and Db. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7.
Is Eb7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x68686. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open D7 shape.
What can I play instead of Eb7?
Eb is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Eb7 is too hard or too busy.