Chord Tone Resolutions Flashcards
What is the resolution target for the Root (1) chord tone?
C (stable)
The root is stable and doesn’t need to resolve.
How does the Minor 2nd (b2) chord tone resolve?
Db resolves down to C
Db resolves to the root.
What are the possible resolution targets for the Major 2nd (9) chord tone?
E (3) or C (1)
D resolves up to E or down to C.
What is the resolution target for the Minor 3rd (b3) chord tone?
E (3) or C (1)
Eb resolves up to E or down to C.
Which chord tone is considered stable and does not require resolution?
Major 3rd (3)
The major 3rd is stable.
What does the Perfect 4th (11) chord tone resolve to?
E (3)
F resolves down to E in a major chord.
What are the possible resolution targets for the Tritone (b5 / #4) chord tone?
G (5) or E (3)
F# resolves up to G or down to E.
What is the resolution target for the Perfect 5th (5) chord tone?
G (stable)
The perfect 5th is stable but can resolve to C.
How does the Minor 6th (b6) chord tone resolve?
G (5) or A (6)
Ab resolves down to G or up to A.
What are the possible resolution targets for the Major 6th (13) chord tone?
G (5) or B (7)
A resolves down to G or up to B.
How does the Minor 7th (b7) chord tone resolve?
A (6) or C (1)
Bb resolves down to A or up to C.
What is the resolution target for the Major 7th (7) chord tone?
C (1)
B resolves up to C.
How does the Minor 9th (b9) chord tone resolve?
C (1) or E (3)
Db resolves down to C or up to E.
What are the possible resolution targets for the Major 9th (9) chord tone?
C (1), E (3), or B (7)
D resolves to a stable chord tone.
What does the Tritone 11th (#11) chord tone resolve to?
G (5) or E (3)
F# resolves to G or E, like in Lydian chords.
