An open, ringing dominant 7th — a two-finger blues and folk staple.
low E (6th): muted; A (5th): open; D (4th): fret 2 (finger 1); G (3rd): open; B (2nd): fret 2 (finger 2); high E (1st): open
A major with the G string left open. Perfect for 12-bar blues in E or D.
🎤 Tune up first — free online tuner →To play the A7 chord, position your fingers as follows — low E (6th): muted; A (5th): open; D (4th): fret 2 (finger 1); G (3rd): open; B (2nd): fret 2 (finger 2); high E (1st): open. A major with the G string left open. Perfect for 12-bar blues in E or D.
Yes — A7 is a beginner-friendly chord. A major with the G string left open. Perfect for 12-bar blues in E or D.
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