C7 chord
C dominant 7th
C
E
G
Bb
C5
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Notes
- CR
- E3
- G5
- Bbb7
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7
C7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C7
C
E
G
Bb
C5
1st inversion C7/E
C4
E
G
Bb
C
2nd inversion C7/G
C4
G
Bb
C
E
3rd inversion C7/Bb
C4
Bb
C
E
G
More C chords
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FAQ
What notes are in the C7 chord?
The C dominant 7th chord (C7) has 4 notes: C, E, G and Bb.
How do you play C7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C, E, G and Bb, starting from C. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a dominant 7th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10).