CHORD · DOMINANT 7TH
A7 (A7)
The A7 chord (A7) contains 4 notes: A, C#, E, G. A major triad plus a minor 7th — restless, contains a tritone, wants to resolve.
Notes
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Intervals from root
| Degree | Note | Interval | Quality | Half steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | Perfect Unison | 0 |
| 2 | C# | 3 | Major 3rd | 4 |
| 3 | E | 5 | Perfect 5th | 7 |
| 4 | G | b7 | Minor 7th | 10 |
Where A7 shows up
Progressions that use this chord, and the role it plays in each.
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