A7 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the A7 chord on your ukulele? It is a one-finger shape, about as easy as they come. Just put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string and let the rest ring open.
A one-finger ukulele chord. The steps below show exactly where it goes.
- Notes: A, Db, E and G
- Frets: 0 1 0 0
- Tuning: g C E A
A7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 7th
- Also known as
- A dominant seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7
- Intervals
- A (root), Db (major 3rd), E (perfect 5th), G (minor 7th)
- Notes
- A, Db, E and G
- Frets
- 0 1 0 0
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the A7 chord
Here is the A7 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string.
- Leave the g, E and A strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
If you have just picked up a ukulele this is a perfect early chord to learn. Most people get it on the first try. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the A7 chord?
The A7 chord is built from four notes: A, Db, E and G (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the A7 chord
- Twenty One PilotsCan’t Help Falling In Love
- Twenty One PilotsHouse Of Gold
- Frank SinatraFly Me To The Moon
- Twenty One PilotsWe Don’t Believe What’s On TV
- Louis ArmstrongWhat A Wonderful World
- Steve MartinTonight You Belong To Me
- The Mamas & the PapasDream A Little Dream Of Me
- Ryan Gosling & Emma StoneCity Of Stars
- Twenty One PilotsTear In My Heart
- The BeatlesYesterday
Want to go further?
Once A7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Amaj7, Am, A and Asus4. A7 pairs most often with D, E and Bm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.