I7–IV7–V7 in G Major

Pattern: I7 – IV7 – V7   Chords: G7 – C7 – D7

Chord Breakdown

NumeralChordTypeFunction
I7 G7 (details) dominant seventh Tonic
IV7 C7 (details) dominant seventh Subdominant
V7 D7 (details) dominant seventh Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through G7 (Tonic) → C7 (Subdominant) → D7 (Dominant).

Using all dominant seventh chords, this three-chord progression is the harmonic DNA of the blues. The seventh chords add grit and tension that define the blues sound.

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Chord Details

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