Can you play B7 instead of B?

Even though it doesn't sound as good as a full B major chord, or as strong as a B7, it does contain the all-important B root note and is a passable B chord for absolute guitar beginners. Once you have 10-15 hours of guitar playing under your belt you should look to 'upgrade' from Bm11 and play B7 instead.
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What can I play instead of B chord?

The other common way to play this chord is in the 7th position, like this:
  • - Index finger on the 7th fret of the low E (6th) string.
  • - Index finger on the 7th fret of the E (2nd) string.
  • - Index finger on the 7th fret of the G (1st) string.
  • - Middle finger on the 8th fret of the G (3rd) string.
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What can you play instead of B minor on guitar?

In most cases, it would be best to play a simpler version of the Bm (either the 3 finger or 4 finger form) if difficulty were the issue. It is possible in some cases to substitute a D major chord in place of the B minor chord.
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What chords can replace B7?

Shape 5 - B7 Chord Alternative
  • First (index) finger - 7th fret of the low E (6th) string.
  • Second (middle) finger - 7th fret of the D (4th) string.
  • Third (ring) finger - 7th fret of the top B (2nd) string.
  • Pinky (fourth) - 8th fret of the G (3rd) string.
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What key is B7 in?

A B7 chord commonly occurs in the key of G major.
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Is B7 chord major or minor?

The major chord with additional minor 7th is also called dominant 7th chord or just V7, because as a diatonic chord it appears only on the 5th scale degree, the so called dominant.
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How do you play D7 on guitar?

To play the open D7 chord, start by placing your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string. Next, put your index finger on the 1st fret of the B string. Lastly, place your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string.
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Why is B minor so hard?

Why is the B minor guitar chord so hard to play? Because a 'barre' is needed to play the chord in its standard form. (“Using a barre” and “barring a string” simply means to use your first finger to press down several strings.)
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How do you play Bm without barre?

How to Play the Bm Chord Without Barring
  1. Start by placing your index finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string.
  2. Place your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.
  3. Your ring finger frets the 4th fret of the D string.
  4. Finally, use your pinky finger to fret the 4th fret of the G string.
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What is the easiest B chord on guitar?

Bm11. This is a great version of the B guitar chord for beginners to use. Even though it doesn't sound as good as a full B major chord, or as strong as a B7, it does contain the all-important B root note and is a passable B chord for absolute guitar beginners.
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What key is D7 in?

The D7 is the fifth chord in the key of G. It resolves naturally to the G Major chord.
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What note is D7 chord?

There are different names for the the D seventh chord, namely D7, D dominant 7 and D dom7. To play a D7 chord, you play the D triad consisting of the notes D F# and A, and you add the note forming an interval of a 7th above the root note, D.
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What is D7?

D7 is what is called a “dominant 7th chord”. It is based on a major triad, but adds a minor 7th note to create the dominant 7th chord. This creates a very classy and elegant sound, that is neither major nor minor sounding, but actually both at the same time.
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What is B7 in music?

B7 is what is called a “dominant 7th chord”. It is based on a major triad, but adds a minor 7th note to create the dominant 7th chord. This creates a very classy and elegant sound, that is neither major nor minor sounding, but actually both at the same time.
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What are the notes for B7 piano?

To form the chord, B7, combine the root, major third, perfect fifth and flat seventh of the B major scale. The notes of the B major scale are B – C# – D# – E – F# – G# – A#. Using the 7 chord formula, 1 – 3 – 5- 7b, the notes used in B7 is B – D# – F# – A.
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What's B7 on guitar?

To play the B7 chord on guitar, you'd place your fingers on the following frets and strings: • Index finger: 1st fret of the D (4th) string. • Middle finger: 2nd fret of the A (5th) string. • Ring finger: 2nd fret of the G (3rd) string. • Pinky finger: 2nd fret of the E (1st) string.
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