Altered Dominant Piano Chords
Altered dominants raise or lower chord tones for extra tension before resolving. 7♭5 and 7♯5 keep the dominant function while coloring the fifth; they appear often in jazz turnarounds and bluesy endings.
Chord formulas in this category
| Type | Formula | Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Dominant 7 flat 5 | 1 – 3 – b5 – b7 | Open in Explorer |
| Dominant 7 sharp 5 | 1 – 3 – #5 – b7 | Open in Explorer |
Formulas use the shared chord-theory registry (7b5, 7#5). Notes on each chord page are generated from that same source of truth.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does 7♭5 mean?
- A dominant seventh with a lowered fifth. G7♭5 is G – B – D♭ – F. It still functions as a dominant but with a more dissonant, modern color.
- Is an altered chord the same as a 7alt chord?
- Jazz “7alt” often implies multiple alterations (♭9, ♯9, ♭5, ♯5). This library lists specific 7♭5 and 7♯5 spellings so each page stays precise.
Browse all qualities: Dominant 7 flat 5, Dominant 7 sharp 5.