# 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-flat-dominant-7th/c-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D♭7
- 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: 24

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 3 4 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th/c-flat/x23424)
- Shape 2: 7 -1 6 6 6 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th/c-flat/7x6667)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 9 10 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th/c-flat/xx9a99)
- Shape 4: 7 4 6 4 6 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th/c-flat/746464)
- Shape 5: 7 4 6 6 6 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th/c-flat/746664)
- Shape 6: 7 8 6 6 6 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th/c-flat/786669)
- Shape 7: 7 8 6 6 0 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th/c-flat/786609)
- Shape 8: 7 8 6 6 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-dominant-7th/c-flat/786699)

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