Tonic Parallel

A Dominant 7th

A7

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At a Glance

Formula:
A dominant7
Notes:
A, C#, E, G
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What It Is

A major triad plus a minor seventh above the root. Notes: A, C#, E, G.

How It Functions

The classic dominant (V) chord - the minor 7th creates strong pull back to the tonic.

Appears In These Progressions

Not found in any of the seeded progressions or cadences.

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