C7 Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in 6-string B tuning Tuning

Short answer: C7 is a C Dominant 7 chord with the notes C, E, G, B♭. In 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 16 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C dom

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How to Play C7 on Guitar

C7, Cdom

Notes: C, E, G, B♭

x,x,10,10,9,11 (xx2314)
8,8,x,10,9,11 (11x324)
8,8,10,x,9,11 (113x24)
11,8,10,x,9,8 (413x21)
11,8,x,10,9,8 (41x321)
x,8,10,x,9,11 (x13x24)
11,8,x,x,9,8 (31xx21)
8,8,x,x,9,11 (11xx23)
11,x,10,10,9,x (4x231x)
11,8,10,x,9,x (413x2x)
11,x,x,10,9,8 (4xx321)
8,x,x,10,9,11 (1xx324)
8,x,7,10,x,11 (2x13x4)
11,x,7,10,x,8 (4x13x2)
11,8,7,x,x,8 (421xx3)
8,8,7,x,x,11 (231xx4)

Quick Summary

  • The C7 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, B♭
  • In 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Also written as: C dom
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C7 chord on Guitar?

C7 is a C Dominant 7 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G, B♭. On Guitar in 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 16 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C7 on Guitar?

To play C7 on in 6-string B tuning tuning, use one of the 16 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C7 chord?

The C7 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, B♭.

How many ways can you play C7 on Guitar?

In 6-string B tuning tuning, there are 16 voicings for the C7 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E, G, B♭.

What are other names for C7?

C7 is also known as C dom. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G, B♭.

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