D7 chord
D dominant 7th
C4
D
F#
A
C
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Notes
- DR
- F#3
- A5
- Cb7
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7
D7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position D7
C4
D
F#
A
C
1st inversion D7/F#
C4
F#
A
C
D
2nd inversion D7/A
C4
A
C
D
F#
3rd inversion D7/C
C
D
F#
A
C6
More D chords
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FAQ
What notes are in the D7 chord?
The D dominant 7th chord (D7) has 4 notes: D, F#, A and C.
How do you play D7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on D, F#, A and C, starting from D. 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).