![]() ![]() Ring finger: 9th fret of the G (3rd) string Middle finger: 8th fret of the D (4th) string Index finger: 8th fret of the low E (6th) string When strumming, be sure to mute the A string, otherwise, you won’t get the true sound of a C7. Strum four strings down from the low E string, omitting the B and high E strings. Finally, drop your middle finger down onto the 9th fret of the G string. Then, place your middle finger on the 8th fret of the D string. Use that index finger to slightly butt up against the A string to mute it. Start by placing your index finger on the 8th fret of the low E string. This more advanced version requires you to mute the A string. One more version of the C7 chord takes it even further up the fretboard, beginning all the way down the neck on the 8th fret. Strum 3 strings down from the D(4th) string Pinky finger: 5th fret of the B (2nd) string Ring finger: 5th fret of the D (4th) string Index finger: 3rd fret of the G (3rd) string Lastly, add your pinky finger to the fifth fret of the second (B) string. Stretch your ring finger down to the fifth fret of the fourth (D) string. To play it, start by placing your index finger on the third fret of the third (G) string. This version only uses four of the six strings, making it sound higher and thinner than the open version. The third position variation of the C7 chord has a higher pitch, starting on the (you guessed it) third fret of the guitar neck. ![]() While the open C7 produces the heartiest sound of the various versions of the chord, there are several other versions of the chord that take your playing to a “higher” level and tone. Strum 5 strings down from the A (5th) string Pinky finger: 3rd fret of the G (3rd) string Ring finger: 3rd fret of the A (5th) string Middle finger: 2nd fret of the D (4th) string Omit the low E string and strum starting with the A chord. Finally, place your ring finger on the third fret of the fifth (A) string and your ring finger on the third fret of the third (G) string. Drop your middle finger onto the second fret of the fourth (D) string. To play it, place your index finger on the first fret of the second (B) string. This version only uses five of the six strings, but produces a strong, vibrant tone. One of the easiest ways to play the C7 chord is in the open position. Substituting a C7 for a C chord won’t always work, but half the fun is in experimenting with different chords to develop a sound and style you love. Seventh chords can be swapped into a song when its root note chord doesn’t sound quite right, or you want to add an extra twist to the song. The addition of that one little flat note makes a big difference. The C7 chord is a variation on the standard C chord with one small addition - the seventh note, Bb. Ready to learn more about the C7 chord? Let’s dive in! C7 Guitar Chord Finger Position: Three Ways to Play It can create a hesitant, tentative mood in a song, or can play with other chords in a song’s structure to produce a hopeful note (or string of notes blended together). The C7 - or C dominant seventh chord - has a quavery brightness to its tone. ![]()
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