F
F
F#
G
G#
A
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
B
A#
B
C
C#
D
G
F
F#
G
G#
A
1
2
3
4
5
G7
Dominant7About this chord
G7 (G dominant seventh, sometimes called G dom7) has a bold, gritty, and slightly restless sound—bluesy bite with playful tension. Essential in blues progressions, jazz standards, and classic rock turnarounds; it also colors country and New Orleans R&B with vintage swagger. Hints of Latin and Afro‑Cuban rhythm contexts, and can nod toward Flamenco cadences when resolving to C. Technically beginner-friendly in open position on guitar, yet offers sophisticated jazz voicings on piano. Commonly used for dominant function, V7 to I resolution, 12‑bar blues, secondary dominants, and cadences that crave release.
Intervals
135♭7
Tuning
StandardE B G D A E
Position Frets 1 - 5
Tags
base