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Lesson 31 - Minor 7th Chord |
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I. Index1. Introduction II. Content1. IntroductionIn this lesson, you will learn about the minor 7th chord. The minor 7th chord is basically a minor chord with one extra note added, the minor 7th. When you see a minor chord in songs, you can try substituting it with a minor 7th chord instead.2. Constructing the Minor 7th ChordPlaying the minor 7th chord is easy. Just play a minor chord, and add a note that is an interval of a minor 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 minor 7th chord.Root + 3HS + 4HS + 3HS 3. Playing the Minor 7th ChordLet's take a look at the minor 7th chord starting on C. This is called the C minor 7th chord (Cm7). In the animation below, the notes of the C minor 7th chord are first played separately, then together.4. Minor 7th Chord in All 12 KeysYou can play the minor 7th chord in all twelve keys. Below is a chart of all 12 minor 7th chords.(Chart of all 12 minor 7th chords) 5. ConclusionIn this lesson, you have learned how to play the C minor 7th chord. There is a minor 7th chord for each of the 12 keys. Next time you see a minor chord in songs, try substituting it with a minor 7th chord instead.
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Lesson 27 - Minor Chord and Minor Chords Chart
| Formula | 1 | - | b3 | - | 5 | |
| Intervals | Root | - | 3 HS | - | 4 HS |
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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 |
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