# 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 E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of C dominant 7th.

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

## 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: 120

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 1 2 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/e/012010)
- Shape 2: 0 1 2 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/e/012013)
- Shape 3: 0 1 2 3 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/e/012313)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 2 3 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/e/xx2313)
- Shape 5: 0 3 5 3 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/e/035353)
- Shape 6: 0 3 5 3 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/e/035350)
- Shape 7: 0 7 5 5 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/e/075556)
- Shape 8: -1 7 5 5 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/e/x75556)

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