A7
notes
The chord A7 is made up of these notes:
A
C#
E
G
play
strum
The A dominant seventh chord (A7) is a lively and engaging chord made up of four notes: A, C#, E, and G. It's constructed with a root, a major third, a perfect fifth, and a minor seventh. The A7 chord has a bright, slightly tense sound that makes it a staple in blues, rock, and jazz music. It's often used to add a touch of drama or to signal a transition, giving the music a dynamic push. You'll frequently come across A7 in chord progressions where it creates a sense of movement, often leading the listener back to the home chord with a satisfying resolution.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
C#4
E4
G4
A4
Inversion 2
E4
G4
A4
C#5
Inversion 3
G4
A4
C#5
E5