root position: B7
B – D♯ – F♯ – A
B7 Piano Chord
The B dominant 7 chord (B7) is made of the notes B, D♯, F♯ and A. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7.
Notes in B7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| D♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| F♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
| A | ♭7 | minor 7th |
How to play B7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
B7 inversions
1st inversion: B7/D#
D♯ – F♯ – A – B
2nd inversion: B7/F#
F♯ – A – B – D♯
3rd inversion: B7/A
A – B – D♯ – F♯
Other names for B7
B7 is also written as Bdom7.