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Why is a minor 7th called dominant when V is dominant degree and not VII?
Hmm I don't quite understand your question , but V degree builds up Dominant 7 chord which consists of root , major 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th intervals.
Thats actually a good question!
Yes, the 5th of the scale is called the doinant and I can see why that would be confusing - a dominant 7th is something different, so called i believe because the b7, which the dominant is has a more triumphant or dominany feel to it - does anyone have a better explanation?
Yes, the 5th of the scale is called the doinant and I can see why that would be confusing - a dominant 7th is something different, so called i believe because the b7, which the dominant is has a more triumphant or dominany feel to it - does anyone have a better explanation?
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 14 2008, 02:40 PM) 
Thats actually a good question!
Yes, the 5th of the scale is called the doinant and I can see why that would be confusing - a dominant 7th is something different, so called i believe because the b7, which the dominant is has a more triumphant or dominany feel to it - does anyone have a better explanation?
Yes, the 5th of the scale is called the doinant and I can see why that would be confusing - a dominant 7th is something different, so called i believe because the b7, which the dominant is has a more triumphant or dominany feel to it - does anyone have a better explanation?
alright, so it's about the feel. I was thinking it may be because mixo, the 5th (dominant) degree has a flat 7th.
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