A7 chord on piano
A Dominant Seventh. Notes: A, C#, E and G.
How to play A7
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C#, E and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
A7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · C# · E · G1st inversion
C# · E · G · A2nd inversion
E · G · A · C#3rd inversion
G · A · C# · ENotes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Adom7.
Keys that use A7
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Questions
What notes are in the A7 chord?
A7 (A dominant seventh) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth) and G (minor seventh).
How do you play A7 on piano?
Play A, C#, E and G together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of A7?
Root position: A C# E G. 1st inversion: C# E G A. 2nd inversion: E G A C#. 3rd inversion: G A C# E.
What key is A7 in?
A7 belongs to 2 keys: D major (as the V7 chord) and B minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.