Rootless A — m7
♭3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
Dm7 Rootless A
F (♭3)A (5)C (♭7)E (9)
Rootless A for Minor 7:
• ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9
The minor 3rd on the bottom defines the minor character even without the root.
Example: Dm7 RL-A = F + A + C + E
• ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9
The minor 3rd on the bottom defines the minor character even without the root.
Example: Dm7 RL-A = F + A + C + E