A7 guitar chord (A Dominant Seventh)

Symbols: 7

Steps: 1-3-5-b7

Notes: A-C#-E-G

The A 7 chord is a dominant seventh chord, known for its bold, bluesy character. Built from the notes A, C#, E and G, it includes the root, major third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. This chord creates tension and drive in progressions, making it perfect for jazz, blues, and rock music. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "A 7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 2nd fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret using your middle finger
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 6th fret
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Press the B (2nd) string on the 5th fret with your ring finger
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 7th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 12th fret
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 7

Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 12th fret
With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 12th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 9

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret using your middle finger
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 14th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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