C#7 chord on piano
C Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Db7. Notes: C#, F, G# and B.
How to play C#7
- Find C# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F, G# and B above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
C#7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C# · F · G# · B1st inversion
F · G# · B · C#2nd inversion
G# · B · C# · F3rd inversion
B · C# · F · G#Notes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as C#dom7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G# and B; E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use C#7
More C# chords
All C# piano chordsdominant seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#7 chord?
C#7 (C sharp dominant seventh) is made of four notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth) and B (minor seventh).
How do you play C#7 on piano?
Play C#, F, G# and B together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of C#7?
Root position: C# F G# B. 1st inversion: F G# B C#. 2nd inversion: G# B C# F. 3rd inversion: B C# F G#.
What key is C#7 in?
C#7 belongs to 2 keys: F sharp major (as the V7 chord) and E flat minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.