Play the 7 inverted chord on guitar

The inversions of the dominant 7th chord (1st, 2nd and 3rd) enable smooth harmonic progressions. Each inversion places a different note in the bass while preserving the tritone tension.

Chord composition

IIIIV♭VII
RootMajor thirdPerfect fifthMinor seventh
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Formula 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

Theory

The 7th chord has 3 inversions: 1st (3-5-♭7-1), 2nd (5-♭7-1-3), 3rd (♭7-1-3-5). The tritone (3-♭7) remains present in all inversions, creating dominant tension.

Play the 7 inverted chord on the guitar

The 7 inverted chord positions on guitar

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