The simple F7 chord shape (F dominant 7) is played using the first four strings of the guitar. It is the same shape as the common F chord shape, with the added 4th finger on the 2nd string. It is arguably easier than the standard F chord shape, as it does not require the ‘mini-bar’ of the first finger. The image below contains the musical notation, chord chart, tabs and scale degrees for the common F7 chord.
How to play the open F7 chord
- Place your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string.
- Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
- Place your 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string.
- Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
- Strum the first four strings.
F dominant 7 (open chord shape) info
- This shape contains the notes (from the 4th string down) F, A, C, and Eb.
- It contains the 1 (root), 3, b7 and 1 in the key of F.
- It is a Dominant 7 chord.