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B7 Chord Guitar

The dominant that resolves to E — essential in blues.

Resolves naturally to E major, essential in the key of E.
Its tense, dissonant character comes from the flattened seventh on a complex shape.
Usually approached after B major and basic barre technique.
Throughout blues progressions built around E and A.

Root3rd5th7th

Not played

E6th string

FretMuted

Finger—

Root

ABass5th string

Fret2

Finger2 middle

3rd

D4th string

Fret1

Finger1 index

7th

G3rd string

Fret2

Finger3 ring

Root

B2nd string

FretOpen

Finger—

5th

e1st string

Fret2

Finger4 pinky

NotesB – D# – A – F#

Formula1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7

Voicingx21202

TonesB×2·D#×1·F#×1·A×1

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Questions about B7

What notes are in a B7 chord?

A B7 chord contains the notes B, D#, A, F#. It is built from the dominant 7th formula 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7, with B as the root.

Is B7 easier than B major?

Often, yes. Unlike B major, the common B7 voicing doesn't require a full barre — it uses four separate fingers across the middle strings. Many players learn B7 first and come back to B major once barre technique is stronger.

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