C7 Guitar Chord

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C7 adds a dominant seventh for a bluesy, unresolved sound. Used in blues, jazz, and rock. Similar to C major with pinky on 3rd fret G. Great for dominant progressions.

Fingering

  • Index: 1st fret B
  • Middle: 2nd fret D
  • Ring: 3rd fret A
  • Pinky: 3rd fret G

How to play C7

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Songs that use this chord

  • Johnny B. Goode
  • Sweet Home Alabama
  • Roll Over Beethoven

Difficulty

beginner