E Flat Dominant 7th (also written D#7)
Eb7 is made of 4 notes: Eb, G, Bb and Db. Here it is in root position, with Eb at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from Eb |
|---|---|---|
| Eb | 1 | root |
| G | 3 | major 3rd |
| Bb | 5 | perfect 5th |
| Db | b7 | minor 7th |
A dominant 7th chord adds a minor 7th on top of a major chord. It sounds bluesy and restless, and it pulls strongly back to the chord a 5th below. It is the backbone of the 12-bar blues.