V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
A7 Chord
Learn the A7 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A3C#5Eb7G
Playable A7 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 0 2 0 2 0
G shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 5 4 2 2 2 3
E shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 7 5 6 5 5
D shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x x 7 9 8 9
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 12 11 12 10 x
Full fretboard map
Every A7 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using A7
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | A |
| 3 | M3 | C# |
| 5 | P5 | E |
| b7 | m7 | G |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – b7
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.