Seventh Piano Chords
Seventh chords add a fourth note above the triad. Dominant 7ths drive tension toward resolution, minor 7ths sound smooth and jazzy, and major 7ths glow with a dreamy major color.
Chord formulas in this category
| Type | Formula | Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Dominant 7th | 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 | Open in Explorer |
| Minor 7th | 1 – b3 – 5 – b7 | Open in Explorer |
| Major 7th | 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 | Open in Explorer |
Formulas use the shared chord-theory registry (7, m7, maj7). Notes on each chord page are generated from that same source of truth.
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Every seventh chord page in the library, organized by type.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a dominant seventh chord?
- A dominant seventh (written C7, G7, etc.) is a major triad plus a minor seventh. It strongly wants to resolve to the tonic — such as G7 to C.
- How is maj7 different from m7?
- maj7 adds a major seventh above a major triad (C – E – G – B). m7 adds a minor seventh above a minor triad (D – F – A – C).
Browse all qualities: Dominant 7th, Minor 7th, Major 7th.