Left Hand Chords · Lesson 10 of 12

Dominant 7th — G7 and C7

Adding a 7th note to the V chord creates a dominant 7th (G7, C7). The bass clef shows four notes for these chords. The extra note adds noticeable tension that wants to resolve to the next chord — essential in blues, jazz, and gospel.

What you'll practice

Play G7 and C7 with four notes in the left handFeel and see the tension of a dominant 7th chordUnderstand why V7 → I sounds more satisfying than V → I

Lesson 9: I–V–vi–IV in F Major (F C Dm Bb)

Lesson 11: Inversions — Slash Chords