{"id":1026,"date":"2017-06-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gospel.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=1026"},"modified":"2017-06-29T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-29T08:00:00","slug":"else-interested-learning-passing-chords-minor-chords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gospelhap.wpenginepowered.com\/else-interested-learning-passing-chords-minor-chords\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Else Is Interested In Learning Passing Chords To Minor Chords?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are passing chord types that are designed to precede minor chords in chord progressions and we&#8217;ll be learning a few of them like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord<\/li>\n<li>The dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord<\/li>\n<li>The dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord<\/li>\n<li>The dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n<h2>Dominant Seventh [Flat Ninth] Chord<\/h2>\n<h3>Although we covered this chord type earlier as a passing chord to major chords, it can be used as a passing chord to minor chords. Here&#8217;s a classic example: the C dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,Bb,Db,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Analysis Of The Voicing&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord can be voiced by playing a diminished seventh chord a whole step below a given root note.<\/p>\n<h3>The F# dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord can be voiced by playing a diminished seventh chord that is a whole step below the root note (F#):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;.(which is the E diminished seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,Bb,Db,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe E diminished seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,Bb,Db,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;over F# (on the bass):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the F# dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,E,G,Bb,Db,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Application Of The Dominant Seventh [Flat Ninth] Chord&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord can easily be applied as a passing chord to a minor chord that is a fourth above (or a fifth below) its root.<\/p>\n<p>The B dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,A,C,Eb,Gb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can be applied as a passing chord to a minor chord that&#8217;s a fourth above (or a fifth below) its root.<\/p>\n<p>A fifth below B:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nTherefore, the B dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,A,C,Eb,Gb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can be applied as a passing chord to E minor chords like the E minor triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,B,E,G,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;E minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,B,D,G,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;E minor ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,G,B,D,Fs,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;etc.<\/p>\n<h3><em>&#8220;Check Out All The Dominant Seventh [Flat Ninth] Chords On The Keyboard&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>C dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,Bb,Db,E,G,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nDb dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Db,,Cb,D,F,Ab,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nD dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,C,Eb,Gb,A,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nEb dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Eb,Cs,E,G,Bb,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nE dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,D,F,Ab,B,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nF dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,Eb,Gb,A,C,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nF# dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,E,G,Bb,Cs,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nG dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Ab,B,D,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nAb dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Ab,Gb,A,C,Eb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,Bb,Cs,E,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nBb dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Bb,Ab,B,D,F,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nB dominant seventh [flat ninth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,A,C,Ds,Fs,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Dominant Seventh [Flat Ninth, Sharp Fifth] Chord<\/h2>\n<h3>Here&#8217;s another essential passing chord that precedes minor chords in chord progressions: the dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord.<br \/>\n<div class=\"tve_content_lock tve_lock_hide tve_lead_lock\">\n                <div class=\"tve_lead_lock_shortcode\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"tve_lead_locked_content\"><div class=\"tve_lead_locked_overlay\"><\/div>\nA classic example of the dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord is the C dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gs,Bb,Db,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which can be <em>voiced<\/em> using the Bb half-diminished seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Bb,Db,Fb,Ab,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nPlaying the Bb half-diminished seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Bb,Db,Fb,Ab,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;over C (on the bass):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the C dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,Bb,Db,E,Ab,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Analysis Of The Voicing&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord can be voiced by playing a half-diminished seventh chord a whole step below a given root note.<\/p>\n<h3>For example, the Eb dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord can be voiced by playing a half-diminished seventh chord that&#8217;s a whole step below the root (Eb):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Eb,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;.(which is the C# half-diminished seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Cs,E,G,B,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe C# half-diminished seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Cs,E,G,B,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;over Eb (on the bass):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Eb,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the Eb dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Eb,Cs,E,G,B,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Application Of The Dominant Seventh [Flat Ninth, Sharp Fifth] Chord&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord can be used as a passing chord to a minor chord that is a fourth above (or fifth below) its root. For example, the G dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Ab,B,Eb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can be used as a passing chord to a minor chord that&#8217;s a fifth below its root. A fifth below G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nConsequently, the G dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Ab,B,Eb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;resolves to any C minor chord, which may include any of the following:<\/p>\n<p>C minor triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,Eb,G,C,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nC minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,Eb,G,Bb,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nC minor ninth:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,Eb,G,Bb,D,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nFollowing the same procedure, any dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord can be applied.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<h2>Dominant Seventh [Sharp Ninth, Sharp Fifth] Chord<\/h2>\n<p>The dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord is arguably the most preferred passing chord type that precedes minor chords.<\/p>\n<h3>A classic example of the dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord is the C dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gs,Bb,Ds,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which can be <em>voiced<\/em> using the Bb seventh [suspended fourth, suspended sharp fourth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Bb,Eb,E,Ab,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nPlaying the Bb seventh [suspended fourth, suspended sharp fourth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Bb,Eb,E,Ab,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;over C (on the bass):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the C dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,Bb,Eb,E,Ab,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Analysis Of The Voicing&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord can be voiced by playing a seventh [suspended fourth, suspended sharp fourth] chord a whole step below a given root note.<\/p>\n<h3>For example, the G# dominant thirteenth [sharp eleventh] chord can be voiced by playing a seventh [suspended fourth, suspended sharp fourth] chord that&#8217;s a whole step below the root (G#):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Gs,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;.(which is the F# seventh [suspended fourth, suspended sharp fourth] chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe F# seventh [suspended fourth, suspended sharp fourth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,B,Bs,E,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;over G# (on the bass):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Gs,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the G# dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Gs,Fs,B,C,E,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Application Of The Dominant Seventh [Sharp Ninth, Sharp Fifth] Chord&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord can be used as a passing chord to a minor chord that is a fourth above (or fifth below) its root. For example, the D dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,,C,F,Fs,Bb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can be used as a passing chord to a minor chord that&#8217;s a fourth above its root. A fourth above D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nConsequently, the D dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,,C,F,Fs,Bb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;resolves to any G minor chord, which may include any of the following:<\/p>\n<p>G minor triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,G,Bb,D,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nG minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Bb,D,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nG minor ninth:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,A,Bb,D,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nFollowing the same procedure, any dominant seventh [sharp ninth, sharp fifth] chord can be applied.<\/p>\n<h2>Dominant Seventh [Flat Ninth, Flat Fifth] Chord<\/h2>\n<p>The list of essential passing chords is not complete without the dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord.<\/p>\n<h3>A classic example of the dominant seventh [flat ninth, sharp fifth] chord is the C dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gb,Bb,Db,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which can be <em>voiced<\/em> using the Gb dominant seventh chord (in second inversion):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,Db,Fb,Gb,Bb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nPlaying the Gb dominant seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,Db,Fb,Gb,Bb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;over C (on the bass):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the C dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,,Db,Fb,Gb,Bb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Analysis Of The Voicing&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord can be voiced by playing a dominant seventh chord a tritone below a given root note.<\/p>\n<h3>For example, the B dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord can be voiced by playing a dominant seventh chord that&#8217;s a tritone below the root (B):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,B,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;.(which is the F dominant seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,F,A,C,Eb,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe F dominant seventh chord (in second inversion):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,C,Eb,F,A,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;over B (on the bass):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,,,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the B dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,,,C,Eb,F,A,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Application Of The Dominant Seventh [Flat Ninth, Flat Fifth] Chord&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord can be used as a passing chord to a minor chord that is a fourth above (or fifth below) its root. For example, the G# dominant seventh [flat ninth, flat fifth] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Gs,,A,C,D,Fs,&amp;color=9966FF&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can be used as a passing chord to a minor chord that&#8217;s a fifth below its root. 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