# 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 G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of C dominant 7th.

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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: 57

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 3 1 2 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/g/312010)
- Shape 2: 3 1 2 3 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/g/312310)
- Shape 3: 3 3 2 3 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/g/332310)
- Shape 4: 3 3 5 3 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/g/335353)
- Shape 5: 3 3 5 3 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/g/335350)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 5 5 5 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/g/xx5556)
- Shape 7: -1 10 8 9 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/g/xa8988)
- Shape 8: -1 10 10 9 11 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-dominant-7th/g/xaa9b0)

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