7-String Guitar Chord Chart
Find chords on 7-string guitar in Standard (B E A D G B E) and Drop A tunings.
Tap the X/○ above each string to mute or open. Tap a fret cell to place or remove a finger.
How to Use the 7-String Guitar Chord Finder
- Default tuning is Standard (B E A D G B E) — a low B below standard 6-string.
- Tap the fretboard to build chord shapes.
- See the chord named with all alternatives and intervals.
- Type a chord name to get voicings optimized for 7 strings.
7-String Guitar in Modern Music
The 7-string guitar adds a low B below the 6-string's low E. Originally popularized in jazz by George Van Eps, the 7-string found a second life in metal with bands like Meshuggah, Dream Theater, and Korn using the low B for heavy riffs.
In jazz, the 7th string lets players put bass lines under chords without needing a bassist. In metal and progressive rock, it unlocks down-tuned riffs without having to detune a 6-string.
Tunings
- Standard (B E A D G B E): adds a low B to 6-string standard.
- Drop A (A E A D G B E): the low B is dropped a whole step for power chord riffs.
Chord Voicings Change with 7 Strings
With an extra string, you have more voice options. You can add a low 5th or root below existing 6-string chord shapes, or extend jazz voicings with richer bass movement. The tool's voicing generator finds playable 7-string fingerings automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do 6-string guitar chords transfer to 7-string?
Yes — mute the low B string and you're playing 6-string shapes. The extra string is for when you want it.
What's the difference between 7-string and baritone guitar?
Baritone guitar has 6 strings tuned a 4th or 5th lower than standard (typically B to B). 7-string keeps standard 6-string tuning and adds an extra low string.
Is this free?
Yes. No signup needed.