# 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-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp

## 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: 27

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 3 4 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/xx3424)
- Shape 2: -1 8 6 6 6 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/x86667)
- Shape 3: -1 8 6 6 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/x86607)
- Shape 4: 13 11 11 13 0 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/dbbd0d)
- Shape 5: 1 4 3 1 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/143104)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 3 6 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/xx3604)
- Shape 7: -1 8 6 6 9 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/x86697)
- Shape 8: -1 8 6 6 0 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-dominant-7th/e-sharp/x86609)

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