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What is the function of a V7 chord?
Creates tension and a need for resolution to I.
Why are seventh chords used in progressions?
To add dissonance, creating tension and movement.
What degrees are seventh chords primarily on in classical music?
ii, V, and vii degrees
What is the Roman numeral for a dominant seventh chord in C major?
V7
What is the Roman numeral for a half-diminished seventh chord in C major?
viiø7
In C major, what is the diatonic seventh chord on IV?
F Major Seventh (IVM7)
In A minor, what is the diatonic seventh chord on V?
E Major Seventh (VM7)
In what kind of scales do we often raise the 7th degree?
Minor scales
What is the Roman numeral for a fully diminished seventh chord in A minor?
vii°7
How do seventh chords affect voice leading?
They help create smooth, stepwise motion, avoiding large leaps.
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)
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.