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In C major, what is the Roman numeral for a G7 chord?
V7
In A minor, what is the Roman numeral for a Bø7 chord?
iiø7
What is the typical function of a V7 chord?
To create tension and a need for resolution to the tonic.
What is the function of a ii7 chord in a major key?
Predominant; leads to the dominant.
What is the function of vii°7 in minor?
To create strong tension and lead to the tonic.
How do seventh chords affect voice leading?
They help create smooth, stepwise motion, avoiding large leaps.
Why are seventh chords used in chord progressions?
To add dissonance, creating tension and movement.
What scale degrees are seventh chords typically built on?
ii, V, and vii degrees
What is the function of a IV7 chord in a major key?
Stable, but adds color and can lead to the V or vii°.
What is the function of a VI7 chord in minor?
Stable, but adds color and can lead to the ii° or V.
What notes make up a C Major Seventh chord?
C, E, G, B
What notes make up an A Minor Seventh chord?
A, C, E, G
What notes make up a G Dominant Seventh chord?
G, B, D, F
What notes make up a fully diminished seventh chord built on B?
B, D, F, A♭
What notes make up a half-diminished seventh chord built on B?
B, D, F, A
What type of seventh chord is built on the I degree of a major scale?
Major seventh (M7)
What type of seventh chord is built on the V degree of a major scale?
Dominant seventh (Mm7)
What type of seventh chord is built on the vii degree of a major scale?
Half-diminished seventh (ø7)
What type of seventh chord is built on the i degree of a minor scale?
Minor seventh (m7)
What type of seventh chord is built on the vii degree of a minor scale?
Fully-diminished seventh (°7)
What is a seventh chord?
A four-note chord consisting of a triad plus a note a seventh interval above the root.
What is a Major Seventh Chord?
A chord with a root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh above the root.
What is a Minor Seventh Chord?
A chord with a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh above the root.
What is a Dominant Seventh Chord?
A chord with a root, major third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh above the root.
What is a Diminished Seventh Chord?
A chord with a root, minor third, diminished fifth, and diminished seventh above the root.
What is a Half-Diminished Seventh Chord?
A chord with a root, minor third, diminished fifth, and minor seventh above the root.
Define 'Root Position' for seventh chords.
The root of the chord is in the bass.
Define 'First Inversion' for seventh chords.
The third of the chord is in the bass.
Define 'Second Inversion' for seventh chords.
The fifth of the chord is in the bass.
Define 'Third Inversion' for seventh chords.
The seventh of the chord is in the bass.