Dominant ninth chord in four-part writing[1]Playⓘ. The fifth is omitted in preference for the root, third, seventh, and ninth.Fifth (G), in red, of a C major chord (Playⓘ).Second inversion C major triad. The fifth is the bass.
Conventionally, the fifth is second in importance to the root, with the fifth being perfect in all primary triads (I, IV, V and i, iv, v). In jazz chords and theory however, the fifth is often omitted, or assumed, in preference for the chord quality determining third and chord extensions and additions.
The fifth in a major and minor chord is perfect (G♮ in C). When the fifth of a major chord is raised it is an augmented chord (G♯ in C) Playⓘ. When the fifth of a minor chord is lowered it is a diminished chord (G♭ in C) Playⓘ.
