A#7 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Bb7. Notes: A#, D, F and G#.
How to play A#7
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
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 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# ukulele 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 ukulele?
The easiest A#7 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
Is A#7 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.