{"id":1537,"date":"2018-11-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gospel.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=1537"},"modified":"2018-11-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-21T08:00:00","slug":"passing-chords-altered-chords-and-dominant-seventh-b9-chords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gospelhap.wpenginepowered.com\/passing-chords-altered-chords-and-dominant-seventh-b9-chords\/","title":{"rendered":"Passing Chords: Altered Chords And Dominant Seventh [b9] Chords"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this lesson we&#8217;ll be contrasting between altered chords and dominant seventh [b9] chords.<\/p>\n<p>In the next 10 minutes or so, you&#8217;ll clearly understand the relationship between both chords and how they resolve to major and minor chord types respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started by refreshing our minds on altered chords and dominant seventh [b9] chords.<\/p>\n<h2>A Short Note On Altered Chords<\/h2>\n<p>An altered chord is a dominant chord with a ninth and fifth that is <em>chromatically<\/em> modified. The goal of the modification of a dominant chord to form an altered chord is to change the way it resolves.<\/p>\n<p>The C dominant ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,Bb,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can be modified to form an altered chord when its ninth and fifth tones are either raised or lowered.<\/p>\n<p>Raising its ninth tone (which is D):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;by a half-step (to D#):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,Ds,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;and its fifth tone (which is G):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;by a half-step (to G#):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Gs,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the C dominant seventh [#9, #5] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gs,Bb,Ds,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which is for all intents and purposes an altered chord.<\/p>\n<h3>The Default Altered Chord<\/h3>\n<p>There are a handful of altered chords you can come up with and this depends on the modification. Check out these examples:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The C dominant seventh [b9, b5] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gb,Bb,Db,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe C dominant seventh [b9, #5] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gs,Bb,Db,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe C dominant seventh [#9, b5] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gb,Bb,Ds,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>However, the default altered chord is the dominant seventh [#9, #5] chord and here&#8217;s the C dominant seventh [#9, #5] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gs,Bb,Ds,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Attention:<\/strong> Throughout this lesson, the term &#8220;altered chord&#8221; will be used to make reference to the dominant seventh [#9, #5] chord.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Check Out The 12 Altered Chord On The Keyboard&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The C altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gs,Bb,Ds,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe Db altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Db,F,A,B,E,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe D altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,Fs,As,C,F,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe Eb altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Eb,G,B,Cs,Fs,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe E altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Gs,C,D,G,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe F altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,F,A,Cs,Ds,Gs,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe Gb altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Gb,Bb,D,E,A,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe G altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,B,Ds,F,As,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe Ab altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Ab,C,E,Fs,B,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe A altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,Cs,F,G,C&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe Bb altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Bb,D,Fs,Gs,Cs&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe B altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,B,Ds,G,A,D&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Review Of The Dominant Seventh [b9] Chord<\/h2>\n<p>The dominant seventh [b9] chord is the 5-chord in the minor key.<\/p>\n<p>Using the key of C minor (as a reference):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,Eb,F,G,Ab,Bb,C,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the dominant seventh [b9] chord can be formed using the C harmonic minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,Eb,F,G,Ab,B,C,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which is one of the traditional scales associated with the minor key.<\/p>\n<p>So, using the C harmonic minor scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,Eb,F,G,Ab,B,C,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the dominant seventh [b9] chord (which is the 5-chord in the key) can be formed on the fifth tone (which is G):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Check It Out&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Using the pick-skip technique of chord formation, we can form the dominant seventh [b9] chord by picking and skipping scale tones; starting from G.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s use two octaves of the C harmonic minor scale (as a reference):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,Eb,F,G,Ab,B,C,D,Eb,F,G,Ab,B,C&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nSo, if we pick G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;skip Ab and pick B:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,B,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;skip C and pick D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;skip Eb and pick F:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,F,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;skip G and pick Ab:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,Ab,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nAltogether, we&#8217;ll have G, B, D, F, and Ab:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,B,D,F,Ab,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which is the G dominant seventh [b9] chord.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re already familiar with the dominant ninth chord, you can lower its ninth tone by a half-step to produce the dominant seventh [b9] chord. For example, the C dominant ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,Bb,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can be used in the formation of the C dominant seventh [b9] chord. Lowering the ninth tone of the C dominant ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,Bb,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which is D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;by a half-step (to Db):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,,Db,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces the C dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,Bb,Db,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Here Are All The Dominant Seventh [b9] Chords On The Keyboard&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The C dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,Bb,Db,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe C# dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Cs,Es,Gs,B,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe D dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,Fs,A,C,Eb,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe Eb dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Eb,G,Bb,Db,Fb,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe E dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Gs,B,D,F,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe F dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,F,A,C,Eb,Gb,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe F# dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,As,Cs,E,G,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe G dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,B,D,F,Ab,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe G# dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Gs,Bs,Ds,Fs,A,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe A dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,Cs,E,G,Bb,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe Bb dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Bb,D,F,Ab,Cb,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe B dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,B,Ds,Fs,A,C&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Altered Chords Vs Dominant Seventh [b9] Chords<\/h2>\n<p>One thing altered chords and dominant seventh [b9] chords have in common is their tonal function as passing chords.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at how these passing chord types resolve to major and minor chords.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution To Major Chords<\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;So, How Do Altered Chords Resolve To Major Chords&#8230;?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Altered chords resolve to major chords that are a half-step below their root. For example, the C altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gs,Bb,Ds,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;resolves to a major chord that is a half-step below its root.<\/p>\n<p>A half-step below C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is B:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nConsequently, the C altered chord resolves to any of the following B major chords:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The B major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Fs,B,Ds,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe B major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Fs,As,B,Ds,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe B major ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Fs,As,Cs,Ds,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;and any other B major chord option.<\/p>\n<p>So, always remember to resolve altered chords downwards by a half-step.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Here&#8217;s How To Resolve Dominant Seventh [b9] Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dominant seventh [b9] chords resolve to major chords that are a perfect fifth below their root. For example, the G dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Ab,B,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;resolves downward by a fifth to the following C major chord options:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>C major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,G,C,E,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nC major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,G,B,E,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nC major ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,G,B,D,E,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;or any other C major chord option.<\/p>\n<p>Also note that the dominant seventh [b9] chord resolves like the altered chord as well.\u00a0 For example, the G dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Ab,B,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;that resolves downward by a fifth can also resolve downward by a half-step to the following F# major chord options:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>F# major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,Fs,As,Cs,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nF# major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,Es,As,Cs,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nF# major ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,Es,Gs,As,Cs,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, while altered chords can only resolve downwards by a half-step, dominant seventh [b9] chord can either resolve downwards by a fifth or by a half-step.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Here&#8217;s What I Mean&#8230;.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The F dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,F,A,Cs,Ds,Gs,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;either resolves downwards by a fifth to Bb major chords:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Bb major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Bb,F,Bb,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nBb major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Bb,F,A,Bb,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nBb major ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Bb,F,A,C,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;or downwards by a half-step to E major chords:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>E major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,B,E,Gs,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nE major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,B,Ds,Gs,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nE major ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,B,Ds,Fs,Gs,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> To learn more about this, I recommend our 500+ page course: The <strong>&#8220;Official Guide To Piano Playing.&#8221;<\/strong> \n<h3>Resolution To Minor Chords<\/h3>\n<p>Having understood the resolution of altered and dominant seventh [b9] chords to major chords, it&#8217;s easier to understand how that of minor chords work.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;So, How Can An Altered Chord Be Resolved To Minor Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Altered chords resolve to major chords that are a perfect fifth below their root. For example, the E altered chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Gs,C,D,G,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;resolves downward by a fifth to the following A minor chord options:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A minor triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,A,C,E,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,C,E,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA minor ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,B,C,E,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;or any other A minor chord option.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Here&#8217;s Some Information On The Resolution Of Dominant Seventh [b9] Chords To Minor Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dominant seventh [b9] chords resolve to minor chords that are a half-step below their root. For example, the G dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Ab,B,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;resolves to a minor chord that is a half-step below its root.<\/p>\n<p>A half-step below G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is F#:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nConsequently, the G altered chord resolves to any of the following F# minor chords:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The F# minor triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,Fs,A,Cs&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe F# minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,E,A,Cs&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe F# minor ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,E,Gs,A,Cs&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;and any other F# minor chord option.<\/p>\n<p>So, always remember to resolve dominant seventh [b9] chords downwards by a half-step.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> The dominant seventh [b9] chord resolves downwards to minor chords by a perfect fifth &#8212; just like altered chords.\u00a0 For example, the G dominant seventh [b9] chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Ab,B,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;that resolves downward by a half-step can also resolve downward by a fifth to the following C minor chord options:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>C minor triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,Eb,G,C,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nC minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,Eb,G,Bb,,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nC minor ninth chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplaymusic.com\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,Eb,G,Bb,D,&amp;color=CC9900&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, while altered chords can only resolve downwards to minor chords by a fifth, dominant seventh [b9] chord can either resolve downwards by a fifth or by a half-step.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>In a subsequent lesson, we&#8217;ll go a step further to see how these passing chord types can be applied to real life songs.<\/p>\n<p>See you then!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this lesson we&#8217;ll be contrasting between altered chords and dominant seventh [b9] chords. 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