Welcome to your guide on the A# 7 chord, an essential member of the dominant 7th chord family. Like all dominant chords, the A# 7 possesses a unique and vibrant sound, often described as bluesy and jazzy, making it a staple across genres like blues, jazz, and rock music.
The A# 7 chord is built from four key notes: A#, C##, E#, and G#. These notes are derived from the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and b7th intervals of the A# major scale. Understanding intervals is crucial for grasping chord construction. If you’re interested in delving deeper, explore our comprehensive tutorial on building guitar chords with intervals.
For those newer to music theory, let’s quickly break down these intervals: ‘1’ is the Root (A#), ‘3’ is the Major Third, ‘5’ is the Perfect Fifth, and ‘b7’ represents the Minor Seventh. To expand your knowledge on fretboard intervals, our fretboard intervals tutorial is a valuable resource.
In this guide, we’ll provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you learn and play the A# 7 chord effectively. We’ll also illustrate how the constituent tones of this chord are arranged on the fretboard. If you need clarification on chord diagrams and notation, our guide on understanding guitar chord notation will be beneficial.
While the A# 7 chord might not be the first chord beginners learn, it’s definitely within reach with dedicated practice. Don’t be discouraged! Mastering this chord will significantly enrich your guitar vocabulary. To further your exploration of dominant 7th chords, consider checking out our dedicated tutorial on dominant 7th guitar chords.
Understanding the Notes of the A# 7 Chord:
The A# 7 chord is composed of these notes: A#, C##, E#, G#.
Constructing a Dominant Seventh Chord:
Dominant seventh chords are built using these intervals from the root note:
| Interval | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Root |
| 3 | Major Third |
| 5 | Perfect Fifth |
| b7 | Minor Seventh |
Chord diagrams are arranged from easiest to more challenging positions. If you’re new to reading these, our guide on how to read guitar chord diagrams is a great starting point.
If barre chords present a challenge, our Bar Chords Tips tutorial offers valuable techniques.
For a text-based representation of these chords, visit our accessible chords page with written instructions.
A# 7 Chord Position 1: Movable Shape
A# 7 chord position 3 guitar diagram, movable open position
A# 7 Chord Position 2: Barre Chord Shape
A# 7 chord position 1 guitar diagram, barre chord shape
A# 7 Chord Position 3: Barre Chord Shape
A# 7 chord position 2 guitar diagram, barre chord shape
Explore a wider variety of chord shapes in our all guitar chords online library. For a printable resource, download our Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf.
Play the 7th Chord in Different Keys
Broaden your musical horizons by playing 7th chords with different root notes:
C 7 | D 7 | E 7 | F 7 | G 7 | A 7 | B 7 | C#7 | D#7 | F#7 | G#7 | A#7 | Ab7 | Bb7 | Db7 | Eb7 | Gb7
Experiment with the fretboard map below to discover new ways to voice this chord.
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5 b7 1 3 5
1 3 5 b7 1
3 5 b7 1 3
5 b7 1 3 5
b7 1 3 5 b7
1 3 5 b7 1
3 5 b7 1 3
5 b7 1 3 5
