B7
notes
The chord B7 is made up of these notes:
B
D#
F#
A
play
strum
The B seventh chord, commonly written as B7, brings a lively and slightly tense flavour to music. It's built from four notes: B, D#, F#, and A, which are the root, a major third, a perfect fifth, and a minor seventh. These notes combine to give B7 a sound that’s both bright and a little unresolved, making it a staple in blues, rock, and jazz. This chord is typically used to add a bit of tension or to lead smoothly into a resolution, commonly acting as a bridge between different sections of a song. Its spicy character can lift a melody and keep listeners engaged, making it a popular choice for musicians looking to add some zest to their compositions.
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
D#4
F#4
A4
B4
Inversion 2
F#4
A4
B4
D#5
Inversion 3
A4
B4
D#5
F#5