# 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 F♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of B dominant 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/f-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: 60

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 2 0 1 2 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/f-sharp/201202)
- Shape 2: 2 2 4 2 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/f-sharp/224242)
- Shape 3: 2 0 4 4 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/f-sharp/204442)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 4 4 4 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/f-sharp/xx4445)
- Shape 5: -1 9 7 8 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/f-sharp/x97877)
- Shape 6: -1 9 7 8 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/f-sharp/x97807)
- Shape 7: -1 9 9 11 10 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/f-sharp/x99bab)
- Shape 8: 14 0 13 14 0 14 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-dominant-7th/f-sharp/e0de0e)

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