Minor Seventh Chord

The minor seventh chord adds a minor seventh to the minor triad, creating a smooth, mellow sound. It is ubiquitous in jazz, R&B, and funk as both a chord of repose and a stepping stone in progressions.

Symbol: m7, min7, -7   Formula: 1-♭3-5-♭7   C Minor Seventh Chord: C – D# – G – A#

Harmonic character: mildly dissonant

Choose a Root

C Minor Seventh Chord G Minor Seventh Chord D Minor Seventh Chord A Minor Seventh Chord E Minor Seventh Chord B Minor Seventh Chord F# Minor Seventh Chord F Minor Seventh Chord Bb Minor Seventh Chord Eb Minor Seventh Chord Ab Minor Seventh Chord Db Minor Seventh Chord

Interval Formula

Degree Interval Semitones from Root Note (C Minor Seventh Chord)
1 Root (1) 0 C
♭3 Minor 3rd (♭3) 3 D#
5 Perfect 5th (5) 7 G
♭7 Minor 7th (♭7) 10 A#

Related Chords

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Common Progressions