flatseven

Flatseven is a term that appears in multiple contexts, most notably in music theory and online culture. In music theory, flat seven designates the lowered seventh scale degree relative to a given tonic. For example, in the key of C major, the flat seven is B-flat. The concept is integral to blues, funk, and many rock and jazz idioms, where the flat seven forms a characteristic bluesy flavor and often anchors dominant seventh chords built on the fifth degree.

As an online or artistic name, flatseven is used by various individuals and projects. There is no single authoritative entity by that name; instead, it has appeared as a handle for creators, musicians, and communities, often with a focus on electronic music, minimalism, or discussions of music theory. The term’s flexibility has helped it serve both analytical and artistic purposes across different platforms.

Etymology and usage: the term combines “flat,” indicating lowering by a semitone, with “seven,” referring to the diatonic seventh scale degree. This simple construction is common in pedagogy and practice, where the flat seven is associated with a distinct tonal color and with forms such as the blues scale and Mixolydian mode.

See also: flat (music), seventh scale degree, blues scale, dominant seventh.