ii7 chord
Definition
The ii7 chord is a four-note chord built on the second scale degree of a major or minor key. It consists of a root, a minor third, a perfect fifth, and a minor seventh.
Analogy
Think of the ii7 chord as a group of friends hanging out together. They have different personalities and roles within the group, but they come together to create harmony.
Related terms
ii 6/5 inversion: This term refers to an alternate way of voicing the ii7 chord where the fifth is in the bass instead of the root.
Pre-dominant Seventh Chord: This term refers to any seventh chord that functions as a pre-dominant harmony, preparing for the dominant function in music theory.
Dominant Seventh Chord: This term refers to a four-note chord built on the fifth scale degree that creates tension and leads strongly back to the tonic.
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