# 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-sharp-dominant-7th/c-sharp

## 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: 32

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 4 5 0 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-dominant-7th/c-sharp/x45046)
- Shape 2: -1 4 5 6 4 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-dominant-7th/c-sharp/x45646)
- Shape 3: 9 -1 8 8 8 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-dominant-7th/c-sharp/9x8889)
- Shape 4: 9 10 11 0 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-dominant-7th/c-sharp/9ab0bb)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 11 0 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-dominant-7th/c-sharp/xxb0bb)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 11 12 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-dominant-7th/c-sharp/xxbcbb)
- Shape 7: 9 6 8 6 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-dominant-7th/c-sharp/968686)
- Shape 8: 9 6 8 8 8 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-sharp-dominant-7th/c-sharp/968886)

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