Minor 7th chord (mm)

Definition

A minor 7th chord consists of a minor triad (root, minor third, perfect fifth) with an added minor seventh interval. It has a melancholic and mellow sound.

Analogy

Imagine sitting by a cozy fireplace on a rainy day, wrapped in a warm blanket while sipping hot chocolate. The minor 7th chord is like the peaceful and introspective feeling you get in that moment.

Related terms

Major 6th chord: A major sixth chord adds another note to the basic structure of the minor 7th by including an additional major sixth above the root note.

Half-diminished 7th chord: Also known as minor-major seven flat five, it is a chord that combines a diminished triad with a minor seventh interval. It has a mysterious and tense sound.

Minor-major 7th chord: A rare but interesting type of seventh chord that combines elements of both major and minor tonalities. It has an ambiguous and bittersweet sound.