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E Flat Dominant 7 Chord on Guitar (Eb7)

The E flat dominant 7 chord on guitar (Eb7) uses the notes Eb, G, Bb, Db. It is a barre chord: the index finger presses all the strings at fret 6. Strum from the 5th string down. Here is the shape, finger by finger, plus the chords you will play next to it.

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Eb7 Eb G Bb Db

Eb7 guitar chord: shape and fingers

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Eb7 Eb G Bb Db

Where each finger goes

  • Index: across the strings (barre), fret 6
  • Ring: 4th string (D), fret 8
  • Little: 2nd string (B), fret 8

Strings to play

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Chords that go with Eb7

These chords share notes with Eb7 and sound right next to it. Practise switching between them.

Eb · Ab · Bb

Eb7 string by string

5th string (A)fret 6: Eb
4th string (D)fret 8: Bb
3rd string (G)fret 6: Db
2nd string (B)fret 8: G
1st string (high E)fret 6: Bb

From Eb to Eb7: 3rd string (G): fret 8 → fret 6.

Slide this shape along the neck: fret 4 = C#7, fret 5 = D7, fret 7 = E7, fret 8 = F7.

Where Eb7 is used

Eb7 pulls towards Ab: play Eb7, then Ab, and you hear it land. It is the V7 chord of Ab major.

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Play Eb7 in a game

Strum Eb7 near the microphone when it comes up in ChordRunner: the game checks all four notes, Eb, G, Bb, Db, and moves on. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.

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Common questions

What notes are in the Eb7 guitar chord?

E flat dominant 7 has three notes: Eb, G, Bb, Db. On the guitar some of them are doubled on different strings, so all six (or five) strings sound like one chord.

What is the difference between Eb7 and Eb on guitar?

Eb7 adds one note to Eb: Db, on top of Eb G Bb. From Eb to Eb7: 3rd string (G): fret 8 → fret 6.

Which fingers do I use for Eb7?

Index finger: across the strings (barre), fret 6, ring finger: 4th string (D), fret 8, little finger: 2nd string (B), fret 8.

Does ChordRunner hear Eb7 on guitar?

Yes. Strum it near the phone or computer microphone and the game checks the four notes Eb, G, Bb, Db. A USB MIDI keyboard works too.

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