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Lesson 30 - Major 7th Chord |
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I. Index
1. Introduction
2. Constructing the Major 7th Chord
3. Playing the Major 7th Chord
4. Major 7th Chord in All 12 Keys
5. Conclusion
II. Content
1. IntroductionIn this lesson, you will learn about the major 7th chord. The major 7th chord is basically a major chord with one extra note added, the major 7th.
2. Constructing the Major 7th ChordPlaying the major 7th chord is easy. Just play a major chord, and add a note that is an interval of a major 7th from the root note of the chord. Another way to think about it is by using a formula of half steps. Below is the formula for the major 7th chord.
Root + 4HS + 3HS + 4HS
3. Playing the Major 7th ChordLet's take a look at the major 7th chord starting on C. This is called the C major 7th chord (Cmaj7). In the animation below, the notes of the C major 7th chord are first played separately, then together.
4. Major 7th Chord in All 12 KeysYou can play the major 7th chord in all twelve keys. Below is a chart of all 12 major 7th chords.
(Chart of all 12 major 7th chords)
5. ConclusionIn this lessons, you have learned how to play the C major 7th chord. There is a major 7th chord for each of the 12 keys.
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