What is the name of a chord that has the notes B - D - F - C?
The name of the chord with the notes B - D - F - C is B half-diminished seventh chord. It is also sometimes written as Bø7 or Bm7♭5.
Could you compare it with some other chords?
The B half-diminished seventh chord (Bø7 or Bm7♭5) can be compared with other chords as follows:
1. B diminished seventh chord (Bdim7): This chord has a similar structure to the B half-diminished seventh chord, with the notes B - D - F - Ab. The only difference is that the seventh in the B diminished seventh chord is diminished (Ab) instead of minor (C). This gives the B diminished seventh chord a more dissonant and tense sound compared to the B half-diminished seventh chord.
2. B minor seventh chord (Bm7): This chord shares three of the same notes as the B half-diminished seventh chord, but instead of the flattened fifth (F), it has a natural fifth (F#). This gives the B minor seventh chord a more stable and resolved sound compared to the B half-diminished seventh chord.
3. B dominant seventh chord (B7): This chord also shares three of the same notes as the B half-diminished seventh chord, but instead of the flattened fifth (F), it has a major fifth (F#) and a flattened seventh (A). This gives the B dominant seventh chord a more dominant and resolved sound compared to the B half-diminished seventh chord.