Basics of Music Theory – Major and Minor Seventh Chords Seventh
There are four basic types of Seventh Chords: Major 7, 7 minor and diminished seventh Domination 7 This article describes the construction and function of major and minor chords 7 7.
Great seventh Here
Formula: 1 3 5 7 – This means that the use of 1, 3, 5, 7 and notes on a large scale. (Example: CEGB) (notation: CM7 or Cmaj7) This is the chord you play when someone says "C7". It is a completely different animal. Basically, this is the stringconstructed by starting the MAJOR TRIAD and adding the SEVENTH note in the scale.
Function: The chord-functions of the major seventh chord are two: It can function as a I chord or tonic chord built on the root of the current key. It may also function as a IV chord (also called the sub-dominant. The IV chord is used to provide a temporary “resting point” and tends to want to go back to the I chord.
To fully understand chord functions, you need to be familiar with diatonic chord progressions and tones. Later, I'll give you an excellent source of information about the chord progression to key signatures.
For example, in the key of C major and C major chord to 7 (CEGB) and the IV chord would be F major 7 (a person). What is the key of G? I G major chord is 7 (GBDF #) and C Major IV chord is 7 (CEGB)
Minor Seventh Chords
Formula 1 B3 5 B7 – This means using the first, flat 3, 5 and flat7th notes in the major scale. (EXAMPLE: C Eb G Bb) (NOTATION: Cm7 or C mi 7).
Let’s try another one–how about Eb minor 7? Did you say Eb Gb Bb Db? Then you are exactly right!
Function: This chord functions as a ii, a iii, or a vi chord. These three chords all have a tendency to want to go to a chord a FOURTH HIGHER. For example, in the key of C, “Dm7″ (ii chord) would go up a fourth to “G7″ (V chord) which then would go back to “C” (I chord). This well-known chord progression is called "II V progression. In the key of G major, according III, like going to Bm7 Em7 4 – that chord, then I want to go to 4 Am7 – II agreement, which usually go to 4 D7 – V chord, which will return to the G string and I to the "III VI II V progression. Are you starting to take pictures?
