B7 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G (Keith Richards) Tuning

Short answer: B7 is a B Dominant 7 chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯, A. In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 21 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B dom

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How to Play B7 on 5-String Guitar

B7, Bdom

Notes: B, D♯, F♯, A

4,7,4,4,4 (12111)
4,4,4,4,7 (11112)
4,4,2,0,1 (342.1)
4,1,2,0,4 (312.4)
4,7,8,4,4 (12311)
4,4,8,4,7 (11312)
4,7,8,7,4 (12431)
4,4,8,7,7 (11423)
4,7,8,0,4 (134.2)
4,4,8,0,7 (124.3)
x,9,8,7,7 (x3211)
4,4,2,4,x (2314x)
4,7,x,4,4 (12x11)
4,4,x,4,7 (11x12)
4,x,2,4,4 (2x134)
4,4,2,x,1 (342x1)
4,1,2,x,4 (312x4)
4,7,8,x,4 (123x1)
4,4,8,x,7 (113x2)
4,7,8,7,x (1243x)
4,x,8,7,7 (1x423)

Quick Summary

  • The B7 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯, A
  • In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 21 voicings available
  • Also written as: B dom
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B7 chord on 5-String Guitar?

B7 is a B Dominant 7 chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯, A. On 5-String Guitar in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B7 on 5-String Guitar?

To play B7 on in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, use one of the 21 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B7 chord?

The B7 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯, A.

How many ways can you play B7 on 5-String Guitar?

In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 21 voicings for the B7 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F♯, A.

What are other names for B7?

B7 is also known as B dom. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯, A.

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