# F dominant 7th Guitar Chord

> The F dominant 7th dominant 7th chord, formed by adding a minor seventh E♭ to the major triad, creates tension that seeks resolution, typically to the tonic. The combination of the major third A and minor seventh E♭ provides a bluesy, soulful feel, making it essential in jazz, blues, and classical cadences. With E♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of F dominant 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-dominant-7th/e-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: F7
- Notes: F, A, C, E♭
- Intervals: 1 (F), 3 (A), 5 (C), ♭7 (E♭)
- Mood: bluesy, tense, unresolved, energetic
- Genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk
- Playable shapes: 39

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 1 2 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-dominant-7th/e-flat/xx1211)
- Shape 2: -1 6 7 8 6 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-dominant-7th/e-flat/x67868)
- Shape 3: 11 0 10 10 10 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-dominant-7th/e-flat/b0aaab)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 13 14 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-dominant-7th/e-flat/xxdedd)
- Shape 5: 11 8 10 8 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-dominant-7th/e-flat/b8a8a8)
- Shape 6: 11 8 10 10 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-dominant-7th/e-flat/b8aaa8)
- Shape 7: 11 0 10 10 10 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-dominant-7th/e-flat/b0aaa8)
- Shape 8: 11 0 10 10 13 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/f-dominant-7th/e-flat/b0aadb)

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