A7 Chord On Banjo

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Whether you’re a beginner or an expert we’ve got you covered with the most complete list of common finger positions and inversions of the A7 chord on a banjo.

All of the following chord positions are based on a 4 or 5 string banjo tuned to standard open G tuning. If you are playing a 4 string banjo the finger position is the same for each chord. Just ignore the top (fifth) string.

The Most Common A7 Banjo Chord Position

A7 Chord On Banjo

The most common way to play the A7 banjo chord is:

  • The fifth string is played open.
  • Place your index finger across the forth, third and second string behind the second fret.
  • Place your pinky finger on the first string behind the fifth fret.

You can also play an A Major chord and include the fifth string.

Although this is the most common this is not the only way to play this chord. Once you have mastered this position, check out the A7 banjo chord Inversions below for alternate finger positions to enhance your banjo playing skills.

Notes In an A Seventh Chord

The A7 banjo chord includes includes the notes A, C sharp, E and G

  • The A note (root) is played on the second string, second fret.
  • The C sharp note (major) is played on the third string, second fret.
  • The E note (major) is played on the forth and first string, second fret.
  • The G note (7th) is played on the first string fifth fret and the fifth string open.

A7 Banjo Chord Inversions

As you may know the same notes are available at many different positions on the banjo fretboard. An inversion is simply just another way of positioning your fingers on the banjo neck to play a familiar chord.

Below is a list of alternate finger positioning for A banjo chords. Have some fun with them, maybe you’ll figure out a new way to play an old song.

Banjo A7 Chord Inversion 1

A7 Chord On Banjo Inversion 1
  • The fifth string is played open.
  • Place your pinky finger on the forth string behind the fifth fret.
  • Place your index finger across the third, second and first string behind the second fret.
  • The A note (root) is played on the second string, second fret.
  • The C sharp note (major) is played on the third string, second fret.
  • The E note (major) is played on the first string, second fret.
  • The G note (7th) is played on the forth string fifth fret and the fifth string open.

Banjo A7 Chord Inversion 2

A7 Chord On Banjo Inversion 2
  • The fifth string is played open.
  • Place your ring finger on the forth string behind the seventh fret.
  • Place your middle finger on the third string behind the sixth fret.
  • Place your index finger across the second and first string behind the fifth fret.
  • The A note (root) is played on the forth string, seventh fret.
  • The C sharp note (major) is played on the third string, sixth fret.
  • The E note (major) is played on the second string, fifth fret.
  • The G note (7th) is played on the first string fifth fret and the fifth string open.

Banjo A7 Chord Inversion 3

A Seventh Banjo Inversion 3
  • The fifth string is played open.
  • Place your index finger across the forth and second string behind the fifth fret.
  • Place your middle finger on the third string behind the sixth fret.
  • Place your ring finger on the first string behind the seventh fret.
  • The A note (root) is played on the first string, seventh fret.
  • The C sharp note (major) is played on the third string, sixth fret.
  • The E note (major) is played on the second string, fifth fret.
  • The G note (7th) is played on the forth string fifth fret and the fifth string open.

Banjo A7 Chord Inversion 4

A Seventh Banjo Inversion 4
  • The fifth string is played open.
  • Place your index finger on the forth string behind the seventh fret.
  • Place your ring finger on the third string behind the ninth fret.
  • Place your middle finger on the second string behind the eighth fret.
  • Place your pinky finger on the first string behind the eleventh fret.
  • The A note (root) is played on the forth string, seventh fret.
  • The C sharp note (major) is played on the first string, eleventh fret.
  • The E note (major) is played on the third string, ninth fret.
  • The G note (7th) is played on the second string eighth fret and the fifth string open.

Banjo A Major Seventh Chord Inversion 5

A7 Chord On Banjo Inversion 5
  • The fifth string is played open.
  • Place your middle finger on the forth string behind the seventh fret.
  • Place your index finger on the third string behind the sixth fret.
  • Place your pinky finger on the second string behind the eighth fret.
  • Place your ring finger on the first string behind the seventh fret.
  • The A note (root) is played on the forth and first string, seventh fret.
  • The C sharp note (major) is played on the third string, sixth fret.
  • The G note (7th) is played on the second string eighth fret and the fifth string open.