C7
C7 is a dominant seventh chord made of C–E–G–B♭. Its major third and minor seventh distinguish it from both a major seventh chord and a plain major triad.
NotesC · E · G · B♭
Formula1 · 3 · 5 · ♭7
AliasesCdom7
Voice leading
C7 → F
- Common tones
- C
- Moving voice
- E → F · B♭ → A
E moves up a semitone to F and B♭ moves down a semitone to A, while C remains as a common tone. This three-note voicing omits G.
C7
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