Re: theory question

[Tim McNamara]

On Jul 5, 2009, at 6:49 AM, Grammostola Rosea wrote:

> Mark Polesky wrote:
> > Harmonic minor has a raised 7 which changes all odd degrees:
> >
> > i: min/maj7
> > ii: -7
> > III: maj7+5
> > iv: min7
> > V: dom7
> > VI: maj7
> > vii: dim7
> >
> > As a subtle point, I would always use lower case for minor chords.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> > - Mark
> What is an -7 chord?
>
> Is that an major chord with the 7 a half step lower? Or a minor chord?

IIRC the ii of the harmonic minor is a minor7b5 chord.  At least in  
jazz, that is how it is usually played; a ii-V-i in the harmonic  
minor usually looks like (in C minor)

     | Dm7b5  G7b9  |  Cmin7            |

(see "Blue Bossa" for instance).