# C dominant 7th Guitar Chord

> The C dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh B♭ to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third E and minor seventh B♭ provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences.

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## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C7
- Notes: C, E, G, B♭
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), ♭7 (B♭)
- Mood: bluesy, tense, unresolved, energetic
- Genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk
- Playable shapes: 47

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 5 3 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/x35353)
- Shape 2: -1 3 5 3 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/x35350)
- Shape 3: 8 7 8 0 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/878080)
- Shape 4: 8 10 8 9 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/8a8988)
- Shape 5: 8 10 8 0 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/8a8080)
- Shape 6: 8 10 8 9 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/8a8980)
- Shape 7: -1 -1 10 0 11 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/xxa0b0)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 10 12 11 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/xxacb0)

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