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Introduction
Welcome to the Chords Section for Intermediate Students!
As you learned in the chords section for beginner students, chords are one of the basic building blocks of songs. In this section, you will learn a new type of triad, a three note chord, called the minor chord. Minor chords are similar to major chords with one exception, the third note of a minor chord is lowered a half step, and produces a sad or dark sound compared to the happy sound of the major chord. You will also be learning how minor chords make up the three secondary chords.
You will also be learning about four note chords called 7th chords which will give an added richness to your harmonies. They include the dominant 7th chords, major 7th chords, and minor 7th chords. Below is a list of the lessons in this section and a short description of what you'll be learning in each.
Lesson # | Title | Description |
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Lesson 27 | Playing the Minor Chord | |
Lesson 28 | Three Secondary Chords | |
Lesson 29 | Dominant 7th Chord | |
Lesson 30 | Major 7th Chord | |
Lesson 31 | Minor 7th Chord |
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Lesson 27 - Minor Chord and Minor Chords Chart
Formula | 1 | - | b3 | - | 5 | |
Intervals | Root | - | 3 HS | - | 4 HS |
Lesson 28 - Three Secondary Chords
Lesson 29 -
Dominant 7th Chord
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The song below has 3 Dominant 7th Chords -
i.e. G7, D7 and A7
G Dominant 7th or G7 chord (G-B-D-F)
D Dominant 7th or D7 chord (D-F#-A-C)
A Dominant 7th or A7 chord (A-C#-E-G)
i.e. G7, D7 and A7
G Dominant 7th or G7 chord (G-B-D-F)
D Dominant 7th or D7 chord (D-F#-A-C)
A Dominant 7th or A7 chord (A-C#-E-G)
Lesson 41 - Hark The Herald Angels Sing
In this song, you will be introduced to
two new Dominant 7th chords - D7 and A7,
in addition to G7 chord which you have
already learned in the song, Auld Lang Syne
Dominant G 7th or G7 chord (G-B-D-F)
You will also be learning: Dm Chord, Am Chord, and Em Chord
In this song, you will be introduced to
two new Dominant 7th chords - D7 and A7,
in addition to G7 chord which you have
already learned in the song, Auld Lang Syne
Dominant G 7th or G7 chord (G-B-D-F)
You will also be learning: Dm Chord, Am Chord, and Em Chord
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Chord | Formula | Key of C | Symbol |
Major | 1 - 3 - 5 | C - E - G | M | maj |
Minor | 1 - 3b - 5 | C - Eb - G | m | min |
Dominant 7 | 1 - 3 - 5 - 7b | C - E - G - Bb | 7 |
Major 7 | 1 - 3 - 5 - 7 | C - E - G - B | M7, | maj7 |
Minor 7 | 1 - 3b - 5 - 7b | C - Eb - G - Bb | m7, | -7 |