A 7th Piano Chord

Notes: A - C# - E - G

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

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

Keys to Play

White keys: A, E, G

Black keys: C#

Play all 4 notes simultaneously with your right hand.

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.

ii - V - I

Key of D

I - vi - ii - V

Key of D

iii - vi - ii - V - I

Key of D

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

Key of D