Guitar A7 chord diagram
A7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 387 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play A7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play A7, follow these steps: Place index finger on D string fret 2. Place middle finger on B string fret 2.
Tips
- Place D string with your index finger and B string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On D string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Finger choices on A7 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from A7 to F#m/E | G♭m/E, using on D string, use your middle finger and on B string, use your ring finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A - C# - E - G
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Dominant 7 — blues and funk tone
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play A7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar A7 chord diagramx-4-2-2-2-3
Guitar A7 chord diagram5-7-5-6-5-5
Guitar A7 chord diagramx-x-2-2-2-3
Guitar A7 chord diagramx-4-2-2-5-3
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to A7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. A7 → A5 chord transition
To move from A7 to A5, follow these steps:
- While playing A7, lift your middle finger from B string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 2.
2. A7 → Em/A chord transition
To move from A7 to Em/A, follow these steps:
- While playing A7, lift your middle finger from B string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 2.
3. A7 → C#m/D | D♭m/D chord transition
To move from A7 to C#m/D | D♭m/D, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on B string fret 2.
4. A7 → Em/B chord transition
To move from A7 to Em/B, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
5. A7 → F#m/E | G♭m/E chord transition
To move from A7 to F#m/E | G♭m/E, follow these steps:
- While playing A7, lift your middle finger from B string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 2.
6. A7 → A chord transition
To move from A7 to A, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on B string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from A7 across songs on this site.
1. A7 → D chord transition
To move from A7 to D, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on B string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing A7 use the transition to D at 41.8%. You can practice this transition in 232 different songs.
2. A7 → D7 chord transition
To move from A7 to D7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing A7 use the transition to D7 at 18.4%. You can practice this transition in 152 different songs.
3. A7 → Dm chord transition
To move from A7 to Dm, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on B string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing A7 use the transition to Dm at 12.5%. You can practice this transition in 103 different songs.
4. A7 → G chord transition
To move from A7 to G, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing A7 use the transition to G at 4.1%. You can practice this transition in 51 different songs.
Songs Using A7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the A7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A7 easy to play on Guitar?
Guitar A7 is beginner-friendly. It spans 1 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play A7?
There is a simpler alternative for A7 on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-4-2-2-5-3. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from A7 on Guitar?
Guitar A7 commonly moves to D and D7. Based on our catalog data, A7 to D is recorded 1,524 times, appears in 232 songs, and represents 41.8% of outgoing A7 transitions. A7 to D7 is recorded 672 times, appears in 152 songs, and represents 18.4%.
What songs use the A7 chord?
Ariana Grande - No Tears Left To Cry Chords is one of 8 songs that use the A7 chord.