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Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide

B Dominant 7th Bass Chord

Master the B 7 chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.

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4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation

G|----0--3--6--8---|
D|-1---------------|
A|-----------------|
E|-----------------|

Chord Tones & Degree Formula

Chord Tones: B - D# - F# - A

1
B
Interval: +0st
3
D#
Interval: +4st
5
F#
Interval: +7st
♭7
A
Interval: +10st

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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12
G
A
B
D#
F#
D
D#
F#
A
B
A
A
B
D#
F#
A
E
F#
A
B
D#

Musical Role & Bass Application

Character: Bluesy, forward-driving, and full of harmonic motion.

Bass Application: Blues 12-bar turnarounds, funk vamps, and V7 chord resolutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the B Dominant 7th bass chord?

The chord tones of the B Dominant 7th bass chord are: B - D# - F# - A. The formula is: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7.

How do bassists use Dominant 7th chords in basslines?

Bluesy, forward-driving, and full of harmonic motion. Blues 12-bar turnarounds, funk vamps, and V7 chord resolutions.

How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?

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