Dominant Seventh Chord Chapter 11

Dominant Seventh Chord Built on the 5 th scale degree Major triad with minor seventh Almost as common as dominant triad Most often all chord tones are present If not, the 5 th is omitted

V⁷ Symbols Root position V⁷ 1 st inversion (3 rd in the bass) V⁶₅ 2 nd inversion (5 th in the bass) V⁴₃ 3 rd inversion (7 th in the bass) V⁴₂

Resolution of the V⁷ Circle progression 7 th factor resolves down by step Leading tone can also be resolved up by step, especially when it occurs in soprano or bass

Resolution of V⁷ Non-circle progressions 7 th factor still resolves down by step If the next chord does not include the step down, no resolution is necessary Example: V⁷ to ii