C 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: C - E - G - Bb

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th

C7

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Standard

C7

8
E Shape (Fret 8)

C7

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A Shape (Fret 3)

How to Play C7

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the A string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the G string
  6. 6Play the high E string open

About 7th Chords

A major chord with an added minor 7th. Dominant 7th chords create tension that wants to resolve, making them essential in blues, jazz, and rock.

C 7th on Other Instruments

PianoUkulele

Progressions with C 7th

ii - V - I

Key of F

GmC7F

I - vi - ii - V

Key of F

FDmGmC7

iii - vi - ii - V - I

Key of F

AmDmGmC7F

I - I - IV - I - V - IV - I - V

Key of F

FFBbFC7BbFC7

Other C Chords

CCmCmaj7Cm7Csus2Csus4Cadd9C6CdimCaugCm6C9

Other 7th Chords

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