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B7 Chord

Chord Diagram

B7 chord fingering diagram for guitar. Place your index finger on the first fret of the G string, and use your other fingers to press the second fret of the A, D, and high E strings. The B string is played open, and the low E string is not played.✕○1234EADGBE

X = Don't play this string

O = Play open string

Numbers = Finger placement

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index)

1st fret of the G string (3rd string)

2nd Finger (Middle)

2nd fret of the A string (5th string)

3rd Finger (Ring)

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

4th Finger (Pinky)

2nd fret of the high E string (1st string)

Pro Tip: The B7 chord is crucial for playing in the key of E. It's the dominant chord that creates tension before resolving to E.

B7 Chord Variations

B Major 7

Smoother, jazzier sound

x21304

B7sus4

Suspended tension

x22200

B9

Extended jazz chord

x21222

Common Progressions with B7

E - A - B7

Classic I-IV-V progression in E major

EAB7

E7 - A7 - B7

12-bar blues in E

E7A7B7

F#m - B7 - E

ii-V-I progression

F#mB7E

Practice Tips for B7 Chord

Common Mistakes

  • • Not pressing the strings firmly enough
  • • Accidentally muting the open B string
  • • Finger placement too far from frets
  • • Playing the low E string by mistake

Practice Exercises

  • • Practice transitioning: E → A → B7
  • • Work on B7 → E changes for blues
  • • Try B7 with different strumming patterns
  • • Play blues turnarounds using B7

Popular Songs Using B7 Chord

Before You Accuse Me

Eric Clapton

Intermediate

Love Me Tender

Elvis Presley

Beginner

All of Me

Jazz Standard

Intermediate

Sweet Home Chicago

Robert Johnson

Intermediate

Twist and Shout

The Beatles

Intermediate

Blue Suede Shoes

Elvis Presley

Intermediate
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