B7 guitar chord (B Dominant Seventh)

Symbols: 7

Steps: 1-3-5-b7

Notes: B-D#-F#-A

The B 7 chord is a dominant seventh chord, known for its bold, bluesy character. Built from the notes B, D#, F# and A, 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 ten variations how to play the "B 7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret and press down
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Press the G (3rd) string on the 2nd fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 2nd fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 4th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret using your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Place your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret and press down
Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret
Press the low E (6th) string on the 7th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 7

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering all the strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret
Now, strum all the strings