jazzypaul Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Alright, so I'm in the middle of arranging A Taste of Honey for my quintet. One of the chords on the original sheet music is a Dm#7. Wouldn't that just be a D minor chord with an octave replacing the 7? But when I try voicing it, no matter how I try to voice it, it just sounds odd as hell...any piano players have any suggestions? I'm at a loss here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 I'd bet that is another way of notating a "minor major" chord, for instance, Dmin(maj7). It would be the root, flat 3rd, 5th, and natural 7th, (D,F,A,C#). Another way to think of it would be a Dm (D,F,A,C) with a sharp 7 = (D,F,A,C#). If I understand it correctly, this chord also implies the use of the melodic minor scale (major scale, but with a flat 3rd). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 I would agree with the minor 3rd with a raised (major) 7th interpretation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzypaul Posted July 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Thank you. This makes much more sense now. Isn't it great to be on a board with tons of musicians around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIS Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 I'm not sure that the above remarks answer your question. The Dm#7 will sound "odd as hell" when removed from context, but it is correct. Think of it as a passing chord. It's part of a formula for extending the Dm chord over several bars--first the pure Dm triad chord, then the Dm with a C#, then with a C (Dm7), then with a B (Dm6, which might precede G7). The half-step downward movement of D to C# to C natural to B makes for a nice effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 I'm not sure that the above remarks answer your question. The Dm#7 will sound "odd as hell" when removed from context, but it is correct. Think of it as a passing chord. It's part of a formula for extending the Dm chord over several bars--first the pure Dm triad chord, then the Dm with a C#, then with a C (Dm7), then with a B (Dm6, which might precede G7). The half-step downward movement of D to C# to C natural to B makes for a nice effect. Passing chord, yes, it often is (as in the Funny Valentine- type of progression you refer to) but it also makes a terrific tonic chord. Examples that come to mind are Chelsea Bridge, Nica's Dream and Harlem Nocturne. I'm sure there are many more. The major seventh is often used in tandem with the major sixth, which alludes to the ascending melodic minor scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 Passing chord, yes, it often is (as in the Funny Valentine- type of progression you refer to) but it also makes a terrific tonic chord. Indeed. One of my favorite flavors. B) Listen to the last chord in Life Wish. Cmin/maj7add9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGUD missile Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Think of it as a passing chord. It's part of a formula for extending the Dm chord over several bars--first the pure Dm triad chord, then the Dm with a C#, then with a C (Dm7), then with a B (Dm6, which might precede G7). The half-step downward movement of D to C# to C natural to B makes for a nice effect. This is right on: what you have along with the "passing chord" is an implied descending countermelody descending chromatically from the D to the B.. try just playing the melody with the descending chromatic line .. then try playing the melody with the descending line altered to: D C# A ( F) G you've just created first species counterpoint!!! some hot shit eh ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddydwight Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 I'm not sure that the above remarks answer your question. The Dm#7 will sound "odd as hell" when removed from context, but it is correct. Think of it as a passing chord. It's part of a formula for extending the Dm chord over several bars--first the pure Dm triad chord, then the Dm with a C#, then with a C (Dm7), then with a B (Dm6, which might precede G7). The half-step downward movement of D to C# to C natural to B makes for a nice effect. going with DIS B) freddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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