C 7 chord for guitar (C7)
Diagram, fingering, and theory for the C 7 chord (C7) on guitar: C · E · G · A#.
Root
Chord
DiagramC7
Stacked thirds
1
3M
5
7m
Theory
Formula1-3-5-♭7
DifferenceAdds the minor 7th (♭7).
SoundGritty, bluesy, tense.
FunctionDominant (V7) pulling to I.
UseBlues, funk and every cadence.
Next steps
△TriadsSee the triads and inversions on the fretboard∷ArpeggiosPlay the chord note by note⚿ProgressionsUse it in a chord progression
Diagram for guitar in standard tuning.
C 7
The C 7 chord (C7) is made up of: C · E · G · A#.
Blues, funk and every cadence.