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C# Dominant 7th Chord (C#7)

Tense, bluesy, and commanding. Wants to resolve to the tonic.

DIRECT MUSICAL SPECIFICATION

The C# Dominant 7th chord (C#7) is built on the root note C# with component pitches C#, F, G#, B. Formula: [0 - 4 - 7 - 10 semitones]. Category: Dominant 7th (4 tones). Primary genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Funk.

C# Dominant 7th Notes

C#
F
G#
B

Notes in this chord: C# - F - G# - B

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

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Dominant 7th in Other Keys

C# Dominant 7th Chord (C#7) - Notes, Formula & Piano/Guitar Guide | Musicianstool