Eb7 Ukulele Chord
Need the Eb7 chord for a song? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Eb7, step by step.
- Notes: Eb, G, Bb and Db
- Frets: 3 3 3 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Eb7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 7th
- Also known as
- Eb dominant seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7
- Intervals
- Eb (root), G (major 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), Db (minor 7th)
- Notes
- Eb, G, Bb and Db
- Frets
- 3 3 3 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Eb7 chord
Here is the Eb7 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, C and E strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Eb7 chord?
The Eb7 chord is built from four notes: Eb, G, Bb and Db (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 Eb7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Eb7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Ebmaj7, Ebm, Eb and Ebsus4. Eb7 pairs most often with Bb, Ab and Cm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.