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A7 Chord

Chord Diagram

A7 dominant 7th chord fingering diagram for guitar. Place your index finger on the second fret of the D string and middle finger on the second fret of the B string. The low E string is not played, while the A, G, and high E strings are played open.✕○○○○12EADGBE

X = Don't play this string

O = Play open string

Numbers = Finger placement

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index)

2nd fret of the D string (4th string)

2nd Finger (Middle)

2nd fret of the B string (2nd string)

Beginner Friendly: A7 is one of the easiest 7th chords to learn. Essential for blues and folk music!

A7 Chord Variations

A7sus4

Adds tension

x02030

Amaj7

Jazz sophistication

x02120

A9

Extended harmony

x02000

Common Progressions with A7

A7 - D - A7 - D

Classic V-I resolution in D major

A7DA7D

D - A7 - G - D

Folk and country favorite

DA7GD

A7 - D7 - G - C

Blues progression with movement

A7D7GC

Practice Tips for A7 Chord

Common Mistakes

  • • Playing the low E string (6th string)
  • • Forgetting the open G string
  • • Pressing too hard on the frets
  • • Fingers touching adjacent strings

Practice Exercises

  • • Practice A → A7 → D changes
  • • Use in 12-bar blues progressions
  • • Work on fingerpicking patterns
  • • Practice with dominant 7th scales

Popular Songs Using A7 Chord

Sweet Home Alabama

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Beginner

Brown Eyed Girl

Van Morrison

Beginner

Wild Horses

The Rolling Stones

Intermediate

Wonderwall

Oasis

Beginner

House of the Rising Sun

The Animals

Intermediate

Hey Joe

Jimi Hendrix

Intermediate
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