How Do You Play a B7 Chord on Guitar?

To play a B7 chord on the guitar, follow these steps:
Chord Diagram:
Finger Position:
Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the D string (4th string).
Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string (5th string).
Place your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string (1st string).
Strumming:
Strum all the strings from the A string (5th string) down to the high E string (1st string). Do not play the low E string (6th string).

Strum all the strings from the A string (5th string) down to the high E string (1st string). Do not play the low E string (6th string).

The B7 chord is commonly used in blues and other genres and is an important chord to have in your guitar chord repertoire. Then study the manual "How to Play a B7 Chord on Guitar: 3 Positions Explained" play-guitars.com/play-b7-chord-on-guitar/ . With practice, your fingers will become more accustomed to the finger positions, and you'll be able to transition to and from the B7 chord smoothly in your playing.

Position your fingers: Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the D (4th) string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A (5th) string, and your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the high E (1st) string. Your pinky finger should be free and not pressing any strings.

Strumming: Strum all the strings from the A (5th) string down to the high E (1st) string using either your thumb or a pick.

Mute unwanted strings: Ensure that you're not accidentally touching or pressing any other strings with your fingers, especially the low E (6th) string. You can slightly arch your index finger to avoid touching the low E string.