# 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 C in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of D dominant 7th.

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

## 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: 52

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 4 5 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/c/x34535)
- Shape 2: 8 0 7 7 7 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/c/807778)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 10 11 10 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/c/xxabaa)
- Shape 4: 8 0 0 5 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/c/800575)
- Shape 5: 8 5 7 5 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/c/857575)
- Shape 6: 8 5 0 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/c/850775)
- Shape 7: 8 0 0 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/c/800775)
- Shape 8: 8 5 7 7 7 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-dominant-7th/c/857775)

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