# 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. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of B dominant 7th.

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

## 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: 61

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 1 2 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/a/x01202)
- Shape 2: -1 0 4 4 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/a/x04442)
- Shape 3: 5 0 4 4 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/a/504445)
- Shape 4: -1 0 4 4 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/a/x04445)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 7 8 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/a/xx7877)
- Shape 6: -1 0 7 8 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/a/x07877)
- Shape 7: -1 0 9 8 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/a/x09877)
- Shape 8: -1 0 9 11 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/a/x09b0b)

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