# D dominant 7th Guitar Chord

> The D dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh C to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third F♯ and minor seventh C provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D dominant 7th.

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## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D7
- Notes: D, F♯, A, C
- Intervals: 1 (D), 3 (F♯), 5 (A), ♭7 (C)
- Mood: bluesy, tense, unresolved, energetic
- Genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk
- Playable shapes: 73

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 0 0 2 1 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/a/x00212)
- Shape 2: -1 0 4 5 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/a/x04535)
- Shape 3: 5 0 0 5 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/a/500575)
- Shape 4: -1 0 0 5 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/a/x00575)
- Shape 5: 5 5 7 5 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/a/557575)
- Shape 6: -1 0 0 7 7 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/a/x00778)
- Shape 7: -1 0 7 7 7 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/a/x07778)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 7 7 7 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/a/xx7778)

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