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The C seventh chord on piano
C seventh is built from C, E, G, A♯. Press play above to hear it.
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What notes are in the C seventh chord?
The C seventh chord is made up of C, E, G, A♯.
Notes & intervals
| C | Root |
| E | Major third |
| G | Perfect fifth |
| A♯ | Minor seventh |
How to play it
Right hand
1-2-3-5
Left hand
5-3-2-1
Black keys: 1
Which keys use the C seventh chord?
C seventh occurs naturally in these keys: III of A minor, I of C major, VII of D minor, VI of E minor, V of F major, IV of G major.
How it sounds
A dominant seventh chord has a restless, unresolved pull toward the chord a fourth above it.