VI7 roman degree

The V OF ii — an applied dominant pushing toward ii (the 'rhythm changes' flavour). A major VI with a 7th tonicising the predominant.

Where it lives

9semitones from the tonic

Major mode

dominant 7th

9semitones from the tonic

Minor mode

dominant 7th

Hear it in context: Secondary Dominant (V of ii)

I Cmaj
VI7 A7
ii Dm
V G7

Piano sound loads on first tap. Resolved in the key of C — every chord links to its full analysis.

Progressions that use it