E°7 Chord

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Audible Example

What does a E°7 chord sound like?

E°7 chord

Piano Fingering

How do you play a E°7 chord on the piano?

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Guitar Fingering

How do you play a E°7 chord on the guitar?

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About the E°7 chord

This is a diminished-quality chord, built by lowering the fifth of a minor chord by a half step. Diminished chords produce a tense, unstable sound that naturally wants to resolve. They are used for creating drama and smooth voice leading in classical, jazz, and popular music.