C7 Chord On Guitar: Diagrams And Variations

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C 7 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the fascinating C 7 chord. This powerful chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family, a group of chords known for their tension and resolution characteristics. The C 7 chord is built from the notes C, E, G, and Bb, following the intervals 1, 3, 5, and b7.

These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively. Understanding these fretboard intervals is crucial for mastering the C 7 chord and other similar chords. If you're interested in learning more about how these intervals work together to create a chord, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

The C 7 chord, like other dominant chords, is often used in jazz chord progressions, but you'll also find it in various genres of music. It's a versatile chord that can add a touch of complexity to your music. If you're new to dominant chords, our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords can provide a comprehensive overview.

Learning to play the C 7 chord involves understanding chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. Our tutorial on guitar chords of all types can be a great reference for this. You may also find our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them useful.

Whether you're an intermediate player or a beginner looking to advance, mastering the C 7 chord can open up new possibilities in your playing. We look forward to guiding you in this journey.

Notes in the C 7 chord:

C E G Bb

Formula of the Dominant Seventh chord:

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C 7 position 5 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 12 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 6 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 8 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 9 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 10 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 11 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 14 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 16 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 17 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 1 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 4 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 15 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 2 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 3 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 7 guitar chord diagram

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C 7 position 13 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 7 | D 7 | E 7 | F 7 | G 7 | A 7 | B 7 | C#7 | D#7 | F#7 | G#7 | A#7 | Ab7 | Bb7 | Db7 | Eb7 | Gb7

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