Bb7 guitar chord
The Bb7 chord (Bb dominant 7th) is built from the notes Bb, D, F and Ab, formula 1–3–5–b7. It appears in Eb major (as V7).
- Notes
- Bb D F Ab
- Type
- dominant 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 3
x13131How to play Bb7
The usual Bb7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (x13131). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Bluesy and restless. A dominant 7th wants to resolve to the chord a fourth above it.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bb7 chord?
Bb7 contains Bb, D, F and Ab. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7.
Is Bb7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x13131. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open A7 shape.
What can I play instead of Bb7?
Bb is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bb7 is too hard or too busy.