# A dominant 7th Guitar Chord

> The A dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh G to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third C♯ and minor seventh G provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences. With E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of A dominant 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th/e

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A7
- Notes: A, C♯, E, G
- Intervals: 1 (A), 3 (C♯), 5 (E), ♭7 (G)
- Mood: bluesy, tense, unresolved, energetic
- Genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk
- Playable shapes: 291

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 0 2 0 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th/e/002020)
- Shape 2: 0 0 2 0 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th/e/002023)
- Shape 3: 0 0 2 2 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th/e/002223)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 2 2 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th/e/xx2223)
- Shape 5: 0 4 2 2 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th/e/042223)
- Shape 6: 0 4 5 0 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th/e/045055)
- Shape 7: 0 0 5 6 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th/e/005650)
- Shape 8: 0 0 5 6 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-dominant-7th/e/005655)

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