B7 guitar chord
B dominant seventh (B7) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Play the shape x21202 from the low E string to the high E string. The chord tones are B, D#, F#, A, and the lowest sounding note is B.
Fingering chart
| String | Fret | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (low E) | Muted | Not played |
| 5th (A) | 2 | B |
| 4th (D) | 1 | D# |
| 3rd (G) | 2 | A |
| 2nd (B) | Open | B |
| 1st (high E) | 2 | F# |
Notes and intervals
Formula 1 3 5 b7. This shape sounds each chord tone.
| Note | Degree | Interval from B | In this shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | Root (0 semitones) | Yes |
| D# | 3 | Major 3rd (4 semitones) | Yes |
| F# | 5 | Perfect 5th (7 semitones) | Yes |
| A | b7 | Minor 7th (10 semitones) | Yes |