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D dominant seventh chord
The D7 chord (dominant seventh) is made of the notes D, F♯, A, C. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 ♭7.
D7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | Unison |
| 3 | F♯ | Major third |
| 5 | A | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | C | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- D7D F♯ A CRoot position
- D7/F♯F♯ A C DFirst inversion
- D7/AA C D F♯Second inversion
- D7/CC D F♯ AThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
D7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the D7 chord?
- The notes are D, F♯, A, C.
- What is the formula of the D7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7: major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.
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