Accessible Page: Eb Dominant Seventh (Eb7) chords on guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 12 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

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 high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Eb 7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb 7 chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, like all dominant chords, has a unique and powerful sound that can add depth and complexity to your guitar playing. The Eb 7 chord is built from the notes Eb, G, Bb, and Db, which are derived from the intervals 1, 3, 5, and b7.

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the Eb 7 chord, so we recommend taking a look at our comprehensive tutorial about fretboard intervals. This guide will help you understand how these intervals are built and how they relate to each other on the fretboard. For a more in-depth understanding of how chords are formed by stacking intervals, check out our tutorial on chord construction.

As a dominant chord, the Eb 7 plays a crucial role in many different genres, from blues to jazz to rock. For a broader understanding of how dominant chords function in music, check out our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords. This will provide you with a solid foundation for understanding and using the Eb 7 chord effectively in your playing.

Finally, to learn how to play the Eb 7 chord, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. This practical, hands-on approach will help you master the Eb 7 chord and incorporate it into your playing.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your chord vocabulary, or an experienced player seeking to deepen your understanding of music theory, this tutorial will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to master the Eb 7 chord. Let's get started!

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