C 7th Guitar Chord

also known as C7, Cdom7, C dominant 7th

  • your first finger goes on the first fret of the second string
  • your second finger goes on the second fret of the fourth string
  • your third finger goes on the third fret of the fifth string
  • your fourth finger goes on the third fret of the third string
  • the first string is open
  • the sixth string is muted
Diagram of a C 7th guitar chord at the open position

Notes in a C 7th Guitar chord

Root : C

3rd : E

5th : G

Dominant 7th : A#