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A Dominant 7th Chord (A7)
Tense, bluesy, and commanding. Wants to resolve to the tonic.
DIRECT MUSICAL SPECIFICATION
The A Dominant 7th chord (A7) is built on the root note A with component pitches A, C#, E, G. Formula: [0 - 4 - 7 - 10 semitones]. Category: Dominant 7th (4 tones). Primary genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Funk.
A Dominant 7th Notes
A
C#
E
G
Notes in this chord: A - C# - E - G
Music Theory & Usage
How to Use It
Use as the V chord to create a strong pull back to your I chord.
Semitones from Root
04710
Common Genres
BluesJazzRock and RollFunk