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E♭ dominant seventh chord

The E♭7 chord (dominant seventh) is made of the notes E♭, G, B♭, D♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 ♭7.

E♭7

Sevenths · 4 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1E♭Unison
3GMajor third
5B♭Perfect fifth
♭7D♭Minor seventh

Inversions

  • E♭7E♭ G B♭ D♭Root position
  • E♭7/GG B♭ D♭ E♭First inversion
  • E♭7/B♭B♭ D♭ E♭ GSecond inversion
  • E♭7/D♭D♭ E♭ G B♭Third inversion

Which keys it belongs to

E♭7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the E♭7 chord?
The notes are E♭, G, B♭, D♭.
What is the formula of the E♭7 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7: major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.

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