# How to play C dominant 7th chord on guitar — Shape 8a8980 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the C dominant 7th chord on guitar (Shape 8a8980). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string, 4th string, and 6th string in barre position.

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## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: C dominant 7th
- Display name: C dominant 7th
- Notes: C, E, G, B♭
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), ♭7 (B♭)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string, 4th string, and 6th string in barre position
- Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 5th string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords