A#7 chord on piano
A Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Bb7. Notes: A#, D, F and G#.
How to play A#7
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, F and G# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
A#7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A# · D · F · G#1st inversion
D · F · G# · A#2nd inversion
F · G# · A# · D3rd inversion
G# · A# · D · FNotes 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 A#dom7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E# and G#; C## is the same key as D and E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use A#7
More A# chords
All A# piano chordsdominant seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A#7 chord?
A#7 (A sharp dominant seventh) is made of four notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth) and G# (minor seventh).
How do you play A#7 on piano?
Play A#, D, F 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 A#7?
Root position: A# D F G#. 1st inversion: D F G# A#. 2nd inversion: F G# A# D. 3rd inversion: G# A# D F.
What key is A#7 in?
A#7 belongs to 2 keys: E flat major (as the V7 chord) and C 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.