A7 piano chord
A dominant seventh
- Symbol
- A7
- Notes
- A – C♯ – E – G
- Formula
- 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7
On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.
The keyboard below is loaded with A7. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.
How to play A7
Press A – C♯ – E – G together. With the right hand, try 1–2–3–5, or play the root with the left hand and the other notes with the right.
Inversions
An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.
Practice A7 until it sticks
ChordWise recognizes A7 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.
