open position dominant 7th chords in CAGED system

Six open or first position dominant 7th chords are shown (C7, A7, G7, E7, D7, B7). It is explained how the dominant or flatted 7th chord is derived from the major diatonic scale. Several simple melodies with 7th chords are played. Lesson includes tabs.

4th in series of beginning chord lessons.

link: http://www.johnhguitar.com/john-heussenstamm/GuitarLessons-Chords01.php

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• guitar
• lesson
• dominant
• flatted
• 7th
• chord
• CAGED
• system
• diatonic
• scale
• tablature
• music
• John
• Heussenstamm

[Flatted357]

I think you make a good point in that it is strange C7 is assumed to mean the flatted 7 is being used, whereas, a C9 or C13 does not assume a flatted2 or a flatted 6, but rather, the note which counts 2 and 6 on the major scale. However, I understand "dominant" anything just means the chord is functioning at the 5th degree, e.g., the chord G if you are playing in C (C is the tonic) -- so, you can have a dominant 7 (flatted 7) or a dominant major 7 (with a perfect 7). Right??

[johnhguitar]

Dominant 7 = b7th and that's it. No major 7 dominant 7 chord listed though I'm sure there's people who create that.....

[oaklandfla2]

This is good stuff. Not for newbies but good for advanced beginners and intermediates. Thanks for the video.

[haviahmighty92]

nicee

[CertifiedArmorer]

Oh Mr. Instructor....did we forget diminished 7ths? Nice guitar, nice sound good video.