Guitar B7 chord diagram
B7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 179 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play B7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play B7, follow these steps: Place index finger on D string fret 1. Place middle finger on A string fret 2. Place ring finger on G string fret 2. Place pinky on E string fret 2.
Tips
- Place D string with your index finger and A string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On D string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
- To play B7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (A string, D string, G string, and E string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- B - D# - F# - A
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Dominant 7 — blues and funk tone
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play B7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar B7 chord diagramx-2-4-2-4-2
Guitar B7 chord diagramx-2-1-2-x-2
Guitar B7 chord diagramx-2-1-2-4-2
Guitar B7 chord diagramx-2-4-2-4-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to B7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. B7 → Badd9 chord transition
To move from B7 to Badd9, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
- Keep pinky on E string fret 2.
2. B7 → Eadd9 chord transition
To move from B7 to Eadd9, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep pinky on E string fret 2.
3. B7 → C#m/B | D♭m/B chord transition
To move from B7 to C#m/B | D♭m/B, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your pinky from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
4. B7 → F#sus2 | G♭sus2 chord transition
To move from B7 to F#sus2 | G♭sus2, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
- Keep pinky on E string fret 2.
5. B7 → Baug chord transition
To move from B7 to Baug, follow these steps:
- While playing B7, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
6. B7 → E chord transition
To move from B7 to E, follow these steps:
- While playing B7, lift your pinky from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from B7 across songs on this site.
1. B7 → Em chord transition
To move from B7 to Em, follow these steps:
- While playing B7, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing B7 use the transition to Em at 57.8%. You can practice this transition in 114 different songs.
2. B7 → E7 chord transition
To move from B7 to E7, follow these steps:
- While playing B7, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing B7 use the transition to E7 at 10.1%. You can practice this transition in 51 different songs.
3. B7 → C chord transition
To move from B7 to C, follow these steps:
- While playing B7, lift your pinky from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing B7 use the transition to C at 7.7%. You can practice this transition in 29 different songs.
4. B7 → G chord transition
To move from B7 to G, follow these steps:
- While playing B7, lift your pinky from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing B7 use the transition to G at 4.3%. You can practice this transition in 18 different songs.
Songs Using B7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the B7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is the B7 chord on Guitar?
B7 requires moderate control on Guitar. The voicing covers 2 frets. Keep your wrist relaxed to improve accuracy.
Is there a simpler voicing for B7?
You can try an easier Guitar voicing for B7. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-2-4-2-4-5. Use this shape first, then return to the full form as control improves.
What are the most common chord changes from B7 on Guitar?
Guitar progressions often pair B7 with Em and E7. Based on our catalog data, B7 -> Em is tracked 826 times across 114 songs (57.8% share), while B7 -> E7 appears 145 times across 51 songs (10.1% share).
Can you name songs that feature B7?
In our catalog, Ariana Grande - Break Free Chords is one of 8 songs that include the B7 chord.