# 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 D♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of B dominant 7th.

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

## 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: 40

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 1 2 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/d-sharp/xx1202)
- Shape 2: -1 6 4 4 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/d-sharp/x64445)
- Shape 3: -1 6 4 4 0 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/d-sharp/x64405)
- Shape 4: 11 0 9 11 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/d-sharp/b09b0b)
- Shape 5: 11 0 13 11 0 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/d-sharp/b0db0b)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 13 14 12 14 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/d-sharp/xxdece)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 13 14 0 14 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/d-sharp/xxde0e)
- Shape 8: -1 6 4 4 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/d-sharp/x64475)

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