F7 guitar chord (F Dominant Seventh)

Symbols: 7

Steps: 1-3-5-b7

Notes: F-A-C-Eb

The F 7 chord is a dominant seventh chord, known for its bold, bluesy character. Built from the notes F, A, C and Eb, 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 "F 7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

F7 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering all the strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
  • With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

F7 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

F7 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret using your pinky
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

F7 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret using your middle finger
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 5th fret
  • Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

F7 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 8th fret with your pinky
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

F7 guitar chord - variation 6
  • Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 6th fret
  • With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 7

F7 guitar chord - variation 7
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 8

F7 guitar chord - variation 8
  • Place your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 10th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

F7 guitar chord - variation 9
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret using your pinky
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 13th fret with your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 10

F7 guitar chord - variation 10
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering all the strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
  • With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 15th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings