# B dominant 7th Guitar Chord

> The B dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh A to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third D♯ and minor seventh A provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: B7
- Notes: B, D♯, F♯, A
- Intervals: 1 (B), 3 (D♯), 5 (F♯), ♭7 (A)
- Mood: bluesy, tense, unresolved, energetic
- Genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk
- Playable shapes: 33

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 1 2 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/x21202)
- Shape 2: -1 2 4 2 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/x24242)
- Shape 3: 7 9 7 8 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/797877)
- Shape 4: 7 0 9 8 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/709877)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 9 11 10 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/xx9bab)
- Shape 6: -1 14 13 14 0 14 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/xede0e)
- Shape 7: -1 2 4 2 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/x24245)
- Shape 8: -1 2 4 4 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/x24445)

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