E7 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the E7 chord on your ukulele? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the g, C and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play E7, step by step.
- Notes: E, Ab, B and D
- Frets: 1 2 0 2
- Tuning: g C E A
E7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 7th
- Also known as
- E dominant seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7
- Intervals
- E (root), Ab (major 3rd), B (perfect 5th), D (minor 7th)
- Notes
- E, Ab, B and D
- Frets
- 1 2 0 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the E7 chord
Here is the E7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the E string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the E7 chord?
The E7 chord is built from four notes: E, Ab, B and D (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the E7 chord
- Israel Kamakawiwo'oleSomewhere Over The Rainbow / What A Wonderful World
- Frank SinatraFly Me To The Moon
- Israel Kamakawiwo'oleSomewhere Over The Rainbow
- The FoundationsBuild Me Up Buttercup
- The BeatlesHere Comes The Sun
- Louis ArmstrongWhat A Wonderful World
- John DenverTake Me Home, Country Roads
- Steve MartinTonight You Belong To Me
- The Mamas & the PapasDream A Little Dream Of Me
- EaglesHotel California
- Mariah CareyAll I Want For Christmas Is You
- Billie EilishHappier Than Ever
- Billie EilishHostage
- Billie Eilishlisten before i go
- Steven UniverseGiant Woman
- Rebecca SugarOh Fionna
- EstelleHere Comes a Thought
- Rebecca SugarCome Along With Me (Adventure Time)
- Billie EilishEverything I Wanted
- dodieFreckles And Constellations
Want to go further?
Once E7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Emaj7, Em, E and Esus4. E7 pairs most often with A, B and Dbm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.