A7 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Seventh. Notes: A, C#, E and G.
How to play A7
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Let the open G, E and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes 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 ukulele?
The easiest A7 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Let the open G, E and A strings ring. Strum all four strings.
Is A7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
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.