Playing dominant sevenths
Here we will learn four common dominant seventh chords
C7 (C-E-G-B)
Begin in the root position using the fingering 1-2-3-4 in the right hand and 5-3-2-
1 in the left. You only have the notation for the root, second and third inversions.
It’s up to you to identify the first inversion, starting on the major third.E7 (E-G#-B-D)
By now you should feel confident identifying the missing inversion; in this
example you must work out the third inversion. You may find it easiest to always
locate the major triad first and then identify the seventh.D7 (D-F#-A-C)
As before, you have only been given three inversions: the root, first and second.
Use your knowledge of the sound and structure of this chord to identify the
third inversion. Now practise moving between the four inversions.F7 (F-A-C-E )
A silly trick to remember this chord: it has a flat face (F-A-C-E ). Get it? Terrible
joke, but little things like this can really help when you are getting used to a new
chord group.