Question

Chord diagram including: 1st finger, 3rd string, 2nd fret; 2nd finger, 1st string, 2nd fret; 3rd finger, 2nd string, 3rd fret; There is a zero over the 4th string. There is an x on the 6th and 5th strings.

What is the name of the chord shown above?

A7
D
E
E7

Answer 1

Based on the information provided, the chord shown above is an A7 chord.

Step-by-step explanation:

The chord diagram indicates the finger placement on the fretboard. Here's how it corresponds to the A7 chord:

1st finger: 3rd string (G string), 2nd fret.

2nd finger: 1st string (high E string), 2nd fret.

3rd finger: 2nd string (B string), 3rd fret.

The zero over the 4th string (D string) indicates that the string is played open, without pressing it down on any fret. The X's on the 6th string (low E string) and 5th string (A string) indicate that these strings are not played.

Therefore, the correct name for the chord shown above, based on the finger placement and string notation, is A7.