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F dominant 7th guitar shapes

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F dominant 7th guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

F dominant 7th guitar chord

F7 is the F dominant 7th guitar chord. It uses the notes F, A, C, and E♭ and the interval formula 1-3-5-♭7.

The F dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh E♭ to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third A and minor seventh E♭ provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences.

Also written as Fdom7.

Root note: F
Quality: dominant 7th
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 76

Chord tones

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Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 131211

131211

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 4th string, and 6th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape xx3545

xx3545

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 4th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

F Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

A Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

C Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

E♭ Minor Seventh ♭7

The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

F dominant 7th shape 131211

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 4th string, and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

F dominant 7th shape xx3545

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

F dominant 7th shape x8a8a8

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 1st string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 10th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

F dominant 7th shape 131241

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 4th string, and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

F dominant 7th shape xx3241

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

F dominant 7th shape 133241

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

F dominant 7th shape xx3245

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

F dominant 7th shape x8a8ab

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 10th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 11th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in F7?

F7 uses the notes F, A, C, and E♭. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-♭7.

What is another name for F7?

F7 is also written as Fdom7.

How do you play F7 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 4th string, and 6th string in barre position. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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