# 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-flat-dominant-7th/f

## 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: 42

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 1 1 3 1 3 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/f/113131)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 3 3 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/f/xx3334)
- Shape 3: -1 8 6 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/f/x86766)
- Shape 4: -1 8 8 10 9 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/f/x88a9a)
- Shape 5: 1 1 0 1 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/f/110134)
- Shape 6: 1 1 3 1 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/f/113134)
- Shape 7: 1 1 0 3 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/f/110334)
- Shape 8: 1 1 3 3 3 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-dominant-7th/f/113334)

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