A 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: A - C# - E - G

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th

A7

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Standard

A7

5
E Shape (Fret 5)

How to Play A7

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the D string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the B string
  4. 4Play the A, G, high E strings open

About 7th Chords

A major chord with an added minor 7th. Dominant 7th chords create tension that wants to resolve, making them essential in blues, jazz, and rock.

A 7th on Other Instruments

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Progressions with A 7th

ii - V - I

Key of D

EmA7D

I - vi - ii - V

Key of D

DBmEmA7

iii - vi - ii - V - I

Key of D

F#mBmEmA7D

I - I - IV - I - V - IV - I - V

Key of D

DDGDA7GDA7

Other A Chords

AAmAmaj7Am7AdimAaugAsus2Asus4Aadd9A6Am6A9

Other 7th Chords

C7C#7D7Eb7E7F7F#7G7Ab7Bb7B7