Tonic Parallel

C 7b5

C7b5

chord

At a Glance

Formula:
C dominant7flat5
Notes:
C, E, F#, A#
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What It Is

A dominant seventh chord with a lowered (flat) fifth. Notes: C, E, Gb, Bb.

How It Functions

An altered dominant chord; the flat 5 is enharmonically identical to a sharp 11 and adds tension pulling toward resolution.

Appears In These Progressions

Not found in any of the seeded progressions or cadences.

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