B 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: B - D# - F# - A

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

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

B7

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Standard

B7

7
E Shape (Fret 7)

B7

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A Shape (Fret 2)

How to Play B7

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the D string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 2 of the high E string
  6. 6Play the B string 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.

B 7th on Other Instruments

PianoUkulele

Progressions with B 7th

ii - V - I

Key of E

F#mB7E

I - vi - ii - V

Key of E

EC#mF#mB7

iii - vi - ii - V - I

Key of E

AbmC#mF#mB7E

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

Key of E

EEAEB7AEB7

Other B Chords

BBmBmaj7Bm7BdimBaugBsus2Bsus4

Other 7th Chords

C7C#7D7Eb7E7F7F#7G7Ab7A7Bb7