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F Dominant 7 Chord on Guitar (F7)
The F dominant 7 chord on guitar (F7) uses the notes F, A, C, Eb. It is a barre chord: the index finger presses all the strings at fret 1. Strum all six strings. First the picture, then each finger, then three chords to practise F7 with.
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- MIDI keyboard
- Digital or acoustic piano
- Guitar
- Computer, phone or tablet
F7 guitar chord: shape and fingers
Fingers and frets
- Index: across the strings (barre), fret 1
- Ring: 5th string (A), fret 3
- Middle: 3rd string (G), fret 2
Which strings to strum
131211: × = do not play, 0 = open string.
Where F7 is used
F7 pulls towards Bb: play F7, then Bb, and you hear it land. It is the V7 chord of Bb major.
Which note each string plays
| 6th string (low E) | fret 1: F |
|---|---|
| 5th string (A) | fret 3: C |
| 4th string (D) | fret 1: Eb |
| 3rd string (G) | fret 2: A |
| 2nd string (B) | fret 1: C |
| 1st string (high E) | fret 1: F |
From F to F7: 4th string (D): fret 3 → fret 1.
Slide this shape along the neck: fret 2 = F#7, fret 3 = G7, fret 4 = Ab7, fret 5 = A7.
Practise F7 with the microphone
Strum F7 near the microphone when it comes up in ChordRunner: the game checks all four notes, F, A, C, Eb, and moves on. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
Play the demoCommon questions
What notes are in the F7 guitar chord?
F dominant 7 has three notes: F, A, C, Eb. On the guitar some of them are doubled on different strings, so all six (or five) strings sound like one chord.
What is the difference between F7 and F on guitar?
F7 adds one note to F: Eb, on top of F A C. From F to F7: 4th string (D): fret 3 → fret 1.
Which fingers do I use for F7?
Index finger: across the strings (barre), fret 1, ring finger: 5th string (A), fret 3, middle finger: 3rd string (G), fret 2.
Does ChordRunner hear F7 on guitar?
Yes. Strum it near the phone or computer microphone and the game checks the four notes F, A, C, Eb. A USB MIDI keyboard works too.
Your instrument is the controller.
ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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