# 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. With B♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of C dominant 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/b-flat

## 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: 66

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 1 2 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/b-flat/x12010)
- Shape 2: -1 1 2 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/b-flat/x12013)
- Shape 3: -1 1 2 3 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/b-flat/x12313)
- Shape 4: 6 -1 5 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/b-flat/6x5550)
- Shape 5: 6 -1 5 5 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/b-flat/6x5556)
- Shape 6: 6 7 5 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/b-flat/675550)
- Shape 7: 6 7 8 0 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/b-flat/678088)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 8 9 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/b-flat/xx8988)

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