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CHORDBaritone

A Dominant 7th

A · C# · E · G

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About the A7 Baritone chord

Play A7 on Baritone ukulele with the 2 2 2 3 shape in DGBE tuning.

Use your index finger to barre the 2nd fret across the D, G, and B strings. Place your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the E string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Read the frets across D, G, B and E. A 0 means open and x means mute. These fingerings are for Baritone strings. A Standard gCEA chart uses different shapes for the same chord names.

Root

A

Quality

Dominant 7th

Notes

A · C# · E · G

How the A7 chord works

A

Root (1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

C#

Major third (3)

The major-third interval that establishes the chord's major base.

E

Perfect fifth (5)

Adds strength and stability.

G

Minor seventh (♭7)

Adds the defining minor-seventh color.

Practice with this chord

Use the 2 2 2 3 shape for A7, then work on changing to the other DGBE fingerings in these progressions. Start with one downstrum per chord before adding a strumming pattern.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play A7 on Baritone ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Use your index finger to barre the 2nd fret across the D, G, and B strings. Place your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the E string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in A7?

A dominant 7th contains four notes: A, C#, E, and G — the root, major third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh.

What makes A7 a dominant 7th chord?

The G forms a minor seventh above A; with the major third and perfect fifth, it defines a dominant 7th chord.

What songs use A7?

Songs that use A7 include Twist and Shout, Blue Suede Shoes, and Wave.

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