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TONIC SEVENTH The tonic seventh is a Maj7 in major keys and a min7 in minor keys. A min\ Maj7 (leading tone) in minor is never used. The tonic seventh rarely follows a dominant function chord. It usually follows an established tonic triad or occurs as a neutral I (i). In major, it occurs in root position or first inversion. In minor, it occurs in all positions. When required, an irregular resolution will be used. This will cause the subtonic in minor to ascend.
FIGURE 10.10. The Tonic Seventh
FIGURE 10.11. The Subtonic Seventh
FIGURE 10.12. The Diatonic Seventh Sequence
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