Eb7 Guitar Chord
Eb Dominant 7th · also written D#7 · Eb–G–Bb–Db
Eb7 is the Eb dominant 7th chord: Eb–G–Bb–Db. Its sound is bluesy and unresolved — the dominant 7th wants to pull somewhere, which is why it powers blues turnarounds and V chords. It's also written as D#7 — same notes, same shapes, different spelling.
Eb7 is the V7 chord in the key of Ab, which is where its pull comes from — the ♭7 (Db) rubs against the major 3rd and demands resolution. In a 12-bar blues in Eb, every chord (I7, IV7, V7) gets this dominant treatment.
The most common way to play Eb7 is the d-string guide shell at the 1st fret (x x 1 0 2 x, low E string to high E string). Below you'll find 8 ways to play it across the neck, from open position to barre and shell voicings, with the theory behind the chord and the progressions it lives in.
How to Play Eb7: 8 Voicings
Frets are listed from the low E string to the high E string. x = don't play that string, 0 = open string.
Eb7 Chord Theory
| Interval | R | 3 | 5 | ♭7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Eb | G | Bb | Db |
Eb7 is built from the Eb major scale.
Eb7 Chord FAQ
What notes are in the Eb7 chord?
Eb7 contains 4 notes: Eb (R), G (3), Bb (5), Db (♭7). The interval formula for a dominant 7th chord is R–3–5–♭7.
What is the easiest way to play Eb7 on guitar?
Use the d-string guide shell at the 1st fret: x x 1 0 2 x (frets listed from the low E string to the high E string, x = don't play that string). Eb7 has no open-position shape in standard tuning, so this movable form is the standard starting point.
Is Eb7 a major or minor chord?
Eb7 is built on a major triad (Eb–G–Bb) with the ♭7 added, so it behaves as a major-family chord.
Is Eb7 the same as D#7?
Yes. Eb and D# are enharmonic equivalents — the same pitch written two ways. Eb7 and D#7 use identical shapes and frets; which spelling you see depends on the key of the song.
What keys use the Eb7 chord?
Eb7 appears diatonically in Eb major (as I), Bb major (as IV), and Ab major (as V) — plus C minor, its relative minor key.
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