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Chord Shapes

There are 20 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 17

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 18

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 19

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 20

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

E 7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the E 7 chord, an essential member of the Dominant Chords family. Composed of the notes E, G#, B, and D, this chord is built on a series of specific intervals: the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and b7 (Minor Seventh). Understanding these intervals is key to mastering the E 7 chord and its unique sound.

For a deeper dive into the nature and structure of these intervals, you may want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how these intervals interact to create the distinctive sound of the E 7 chord.

Our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords is another fantastic resource for those looking to master the E 7 chord. This tutorial focuses specifically on the family of chords to which the E 7 belongs, offering a broader context for your practice.

Finally, if you're interested in how these chords can be constructed by stacking intervals, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals is an invaluable tool. It offers a step-by-step guide to understanding and applying music theory to your guitar playing.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your chord vocabulary or an experienced player keen to deepen your understanding of music theory, learning to play the E 7 chord is a rewarding and enriching experience. We hope this tutorial will help you on your musical journey. Happy playing!

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