# 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-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: A♯7
- 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: 42

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 1 1 3 1 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/113131)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 3 3 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/xx3334)
- Shape 3: -1 8 6 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/x86766)
- Shape 4: -1 8 8 10 9 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/x88a9a)
- Shape 5: 1 1 0 1 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/110134)
- Shape 6: 1 1 3 1 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/113134)
- Shape 7: 1 1 0 3 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/110334)
- Shape 8: 1 1 3 3 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/a-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/113334)

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