B7
B7 is a dominant seventh chord made of B–D♯–F♯–A. Its major third and minor seventh distinguish it from both a major seventh chord and a plain major triad.
NotesB · D♯ · F♯ · A
Formula1 · 3 · 5 · ♭7
AliasesBdom7
Voice leading
B7 → E
- Common tones
- B
- Moving voice
- D♯ → E · A → G♯
D♯ moves up a semitone to E and A moves down a semitone to G♯, while B remains as a common tone. This three-note voicing omits F♯.
B7
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