Guitar Lesson 8B - Guitar chords A7, D7 and E7

We have covered major and minor chords, now let's move on to some chords that you need to learn! 7th Chords!

A7 Chord


A7 Chord Tab A7 Chord Chart A7 Chord Image 
E|--0---|
B|--2---|
G|--0---|
D|--2---|
A|--0---|
E|--X---|
Guitar A7 Chord Diagram Guitar A7 Chord Image

To play the chord:
1. Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.
2. Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.
5. Strum down from the 5th string.

Do not be deceived by my 1st finger, it's not pressing down on any string.



Guitar Chord D7


D7 Tab D7 Chord Chart D7 Chord Image 
E|--2---|
B|--1---|
G|--2---|
D|--0---|
A|--X---|
E|--X---|
D7 Chord Diagram Guitar D7 Chord Image

Play a D7 chord:
1. Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
2. Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
3. Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string.
4. Strum down from the 4th string.


The D7 is basically a mirror of a D chord, however, the finger placement is quite different.


Guitar Chord E7


E7 Tab E7 Chord Chart E7 Chord Image 
E|--0---|
B|--0---|
G|--1---|
D|--0---|
A|--2---|
E|--0---|
E7 Chord Diagram Guitar E7 Chord Image

Play a E7 chord:
1. Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.
2. Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.
3. Strum down from the 6th string.

The E7 chord is like an E chord but you do not play with your 3rd finger.


Next Lesson: Chords B7 and C7