# 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: C♯7
- 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: 33

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 4 3 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/x43404)
- Shape 2: -1 4 6 4 6 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/x46464)
- Shape 3: 9 11 9 10 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/9b9a99)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 11 13 0 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/xxbd0d)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 11 13 12 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/xxbdcd)
- Shape 6: -1 4 3 1 0 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/x43101)
- Shape 7: -1 4 3 1 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/x43104)
- Shape 8: -1 4 3 6 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/x43604)

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