A 7 chord for guitar (A7)
Diagram, fingering, and theory for the A 7 chord (A7) on guitar: A · C# · E · G.
Root
Chord
DiagramA7
Stacked thirds
1
3M
5
7m
Theory
Formula1-3-5-♭7
DifferenceAdds the minor 7th (♭7).
SoundGritty, bluesy, tense.
FunctionDominant (V7) pulling to I.
UseBlues, funk and every cadence.
Next steps
△TriadsSee the triads and inversions on the fretboard∷ArpeggiosPlay the chord note by note⚿ProgressionsUse it in a chord progression
Diagram for guitar in standard tuning.
A 7
The A 7 chord (A7) is made up of: A · C# · E · G.
Blues, funk and every cadence.