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B7

B Dominant 7th — Ukulele Chord

2 voicingsAdvanced

Available Tunings

Other B Chords

BBmBmaj7Bm7BdimBaugBsus2Bsus4

Other Dominant 7th Chords

C7C♯7D7D♯7E7F7F♯7G7

How to Play B7 on Ukulele

The B7 chord is a dominant 7th chord rooted on the note B. Dominant 7th chords sound bluesy with a restless tension that wants to resolve. This chord can be played in 2 different positions on the ukulele fretboard. Each voicing produces the same harmony but offers different fingering options — try them all to find which works best for your playing style and the chord transitions in your song.

Expanding from B7

Once you're comfortable with B7, try exploring other chords built on the same root note. B, Bm, Bmaj7, Bm7 all share the note B as their foundation but add different harmonic colors. Switching between related chords is a great way to train your ear and expand your musical vocabulary. Practice chord changes at a steady tempo with the metronome, and explore ukulele scales to understand the theory behind these chords.