B7
Sevenths · B root
B7
Tense and driving. Creates the strongest pull toward the tonic.
0 st4 st7 st10 st
Notes in B7
BRoot
D#3rd
F#5th
A7th
B is less common as a home key but appears often as the III or VII chord in various progressions.
Identify the Chord Quality on B
Each chord below is played on B. Listen and identify whether you heard B7, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Dominant 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in B
Related Sevenths
About the B7 Chord
The B7 chord is a dominant 7th chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D#, F#, A — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Tense and driving. Creates the strongest pull toward the tonic. Practising the B7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.