All about the C Seventh chord

What notes are in the C Seventh chord?

The C Seventh chord is played out of 4 notes: C, E, G, Bb.

How to play the C Seventh chord on piano?

What tones from the C Major scale are used in the C Seventh chord?

The C Seventh chord borrows 4 tones from the C Major scale: 1, 3, 5, b7.

IIIIVbVII
CEGBb

What are the alterations in the C Seventh chord?

The C Seventh chord contains the following alterations:
  • 1 Flat