Dominant 7th slash chord
Level 4: Slash chords
Notes: B, D♯, F♯, A · Bass note: D♯ · Open Position
Also known as: B7/D♯, B7/D#, B7 over D♯, B7 over D#, B dominant 7th over D♯, B7 slash D♯
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), B7/D♯. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), B7/D♯. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play B7/D♯
- Place your first finger on the first fret of the D string.
- Place your second finger on the second fret of the G string.
- Place your third finger on the second fret of the high E string.
- Strum only the D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Play the plain chord first, then this slash chord, and listen to how the new bass note changes the sound.
Chord video
Watch B7/D♯, step by step
A short animation that builds the B7/D♯ chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice B7/D♯
Practice progression
B7, B7/D♯
Switch between B7 and B7/D♯ until the changes feel smooth.