The A Dominant 7th (A7) Chord

 

The A7 Chord

 

The A7 Chord

The notes in our A dominant 7th (A7) chord are A, C#, E, and G. The A7 chord contains the open 5th string (A), the 2nd fret of the 4th string (E), the open 3rd string (G), the 2nd fret of the 2nd string (C#) and the open 1st string (E). . To form the A7 Chord:

 How to Play the A dominant 7 (A7) Chord

  1. Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.

  2. Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.