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A7 chord

A dominant 7th

C4
A
C5
C#
E
G

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Notes

  • A
    R
  • C#
    3
  • E
    5
  • G
    b7

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7

A7 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position A7

C4
A
C5
C#
E
G

1st inversion A7/C#

C5
C#
E
G
A
C6

2nd inversion A7/E

C5
E
G
A
C6
C#

3rd inversion A7/G

C5
G
A
C6
C#
E

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FAQ

What notes are in the A7 chord?

The A dominant 7th chord (A7) has 4 notes: A, C#, E and G.

How do you play A7 on the piano?

Put your right hand on A, C#, E and G, starting from A. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a dominant 7th chord?

R – 3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10).