# 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-flat-dominant-7th/a-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: B♭7
- 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: 31

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 -1 3 3 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/a-flat/4x3334)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 6 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/a-flat/xx6766)
- Shape 3: -1 11 0 13 11 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/a-flat/xb0dbd)
- Shape 4: -1 11 12 13 11 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/a-flat/xbcdbd)
- Shape 5: 4 1 3 1 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/a-flat/413131)
- Shape 6: 4 1 0 3 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/a-flat/410331)
- Shape 7: 4 1 3 3 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/a-flat/413331)
- Shape 8: 4 5 3 3 3 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/a-flat/453336)

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