D7 chord (D dominant seventh) on piano
D7 (D dominant seventh) has four notes: D, F sharp, A and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. In major keys, D7 is the V7 chord in G major.
D7 inversions and fingering
D F# A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F# A C D · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A C D F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C D F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
D F# C · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | D7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Ddom7 |
| Notes | D F# A C |
| Formula | 1 3 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Dominant seventh chord |
D7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (flat 7), D3 (1), F#3 (3), A3 (5), C4 (flat 7), D4 (1), F#4 (3), A4 (5), C5 (flat 7).
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Questions
What notes are in the D7 chord?
D7 (D dominant seventh) has four notes: D, F sharp, A and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. D is the root, F# is the major third, A is the perfect fifth and C is the minor seventh.
How do you play D7 on piano?
Play D, F#, A and C together. Root position: D F# A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is D7 in?
In major keys, D7 is the V7 chord in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between D7 and D?
D7 is D (D, F# and A) with a flat 7th added: C.