F#7
F# Dominant 7
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Chord position on neck
rootmajor 3rdperfect 5thminor 7th
Музыкальный контекст
АккордF# Dominant 7
Показывает, как текущий элемент связан с ладом, тональностью и используется в музыке.
Theory
General info
- Common name
- F# Dominant 7
- Root note
- F#
- Bass
- F#
- Quality
- Dominant 7
- Notations
- F#7, F#dom7
Chord notes
- Chord notes
- 1F#root3A#major 3rd5C#perfect 5thb7Eminor 7th
Functions & resolutions
- Typical function in key
- V
- Stability / tension
- High tension — requires resolution
- Unstable degrees
- 3A#→ Bresolves up to the resolution tonicb7E→ D#resolves down to the tonic 3rd
- Resolves to
- F#7sourceBDominant 7th F#7 naturally resolves up a 4th to B. The tritone between the 3rd and 7th creates tension seeking resolution.
Instead of the tonic, the dominant resolves to the vi degree. Creates surprise and is often used to extend a musical phrase.
In rock and blues, the dominant often moves to bVII or IV instead of the tonic, creating a modal flavor.
Tritone substitution: F#7 can be replaced by C7 (a tritone away). Both chords share the same tritone between the 3rd and 7th, resolving to the same tonic.
The dominant can resolve beyond the tonic: moving to IV (subdominant) or to a suspension (sus4) are common alternatives in pop and folk music.
Features
- Character
- Tense, bluesy
- Characteristic interval
- Dominant 7th (b7)
- Description
- The dominant seventh (b7) adds tension to a major triad. This tension wants to "resolve" to the tonic.
Chord voicing & structure
str 4Ми(E)Minor 7th
str 5Си-бемоль(Bb)Major 3rd
str 6Фа-диез(F#)Root
Harmony
- Harmonic context
- Typical progressions
Substitutions
| Type | Chord | Diagram | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tritone substitution F#7 → C7 — same tritone, different resolution | C7 |  |
Harmonic context
- Circle of Fifths
Diatonic in 3 keys. Click a key to see details.
- Relative key
- G#m
- Dominant
- F#
- Subdominant
- E
- Key signature
- 5#
Connections
- Modes
Application in music
Application
- V chord in major (resolves to I)
- 12-bar blues
- Rock, Mixolydian
Practice
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