Degree vi — m7 (Tonic Sub)
The minor version of the tonic
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
Am7 Shell Voicing
A (R)C (♭3)G (♭7)
The vi degree substitutes the tonic in minor:
• In C major: Am7
• Function: Tonic substitute ("relative minor")
• Can replace the I, e.g. in turnarounds: I – vi – ii – V
Roman numeral: vi (lowercase = minor)
The vi is the starting point of the relative minor key (C major ↔ A minor).
• In C major: Am7
• Function: Tonic substitute ("relative minor")
• Can replace the I, e.g. in turnarounds: I – vi – ii – V
Roman numeral: vi (lowercase = minor)
The vi is the starting point of the relative minor key (C major ↔ A minor).