A 7th Guitar Chord

also known as A7, Adom7, A dominant 7th

  • your first finger goes on the second fret of the fourth string
  • your third finger goes on the second fret of the second string
  • the first, third and fifth strings are open
  • the sixth string is muted
Diagram of an A 7th guitar chord at the open position

Notes in an A 7th Guitar chord

Root : A

3rd : C#

5th : E

Dominant 7th : G