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🎸 Song: Sweet Home Chicago (Robert Johnson cover)

Today’s focus is C7, a dominant seventh chord that adds tension and character, often used in blues, jazz, and rock. It’s composed of C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), and Bb (minor seventh).

🔍 The C7 chord consists of:

C (Root): The foundational note that sets the tone.
E (Major Third): 4 half-steps above the root, defining the chord's major quality.
G (Perfect Fifth): 7 half-steps above the root, adding harmonic stability.
Bb (Minor Seventh): 10 half-steps above the root, giving the chord its distinctive "dominant" sound.
💡 Did you know?
C7 is often used to resolve tension in chord progressions, usually leading to the F Major chord.

🎶 Where can you use it?
Examples include:
"Hound Dog" – Elvis Presley
"Sweet Home Chicago" – Robert Johnson
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