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A7 Chord Guitar

A blues and folk staple that leans toward D.

The V7 in the key of D, giving progressions a strong pull to resolve.
A blues and folk staple.
Often used as a passing chord between A major and D.
Its unstable character makes it a natural setup chord.

Root3rd5th7th

Not played

E6th string

FretMuted

Finger—

Root

ABass5th string

FretOpen

Finger—

5th

D4th string

Fret2

Finger1 index

7th

G3rd string

FretOpen

Finger—

3rd

B2nd string

Fret2

Finger2 middle

7th

e1st string

Fret3

Finger3 ring

NotesA – E – G – C#

Formula1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7

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TonesA×1·C#×1·E×1·G×2

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What notes are in a A7 chord?

A A7 chord contains the notes A, E, G, C#. It is built from the dominant 7th formula 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7, with A as the root.

What chord does A7 resolve to?

D major. A7 is the V7 in the key of D, so its seventh pulls the ear toward a D resolution — which is why the A7–D move is so common in blues and folk rhythm playing.

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