C Dominant 7th

chord

At a Glance

Piano

Fretboard

Degree 5 omitted - doesn't fit six strings within a playable hand span.

What It Is

A major triad plus a minor seventh above the root. Notes: C, E, G, Bb.

The classic dominant (V) chord - the minor 7th creates strong pull back to the tonic.

Not found in any of the seeded progressions or cadences.

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