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G Dominant 7th Chord (G7)

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

DIRECT MUSICAL SPECIFICATION

The G Dominant 7th chord (G7) is built on the root note G with component pitches G, B, D, F. Formula: [0 - 4 - 7 - 10 semitones]. Category: Dominant 7th (4 tones). Primary genres: Blues, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Funk.

G Dominant 7th Notes

G
B
D
F

Notes in this chord: G - B - D - F

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

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