Seventh Chords

Seventh Chords are the most commonly used chords in music. They are built from 4 notes which include the root, the third, the fifth and the seventh. They give the essence of each chord, combing structure and flavor. Most modern music exists upon the seventh chord structure. Many genres feature 7th chords: blues, rock, jazz, latin, fusion and funk. Our Seventh Chords course is going to give you the insight and knowledge to confidently understand, build and apply seventh chords on your instrument and in your music creation. This is the very first step in seasoning your music to reflect your creation within. This course has 10 videos - over 2.5 hours of instruction and a comprehensive workbook to develop both your playing and writing.

This class is for you if:

  • You are ready to move beyond basic triad chords.

  • You want to develop a more rich, robust sound.

  • You want to add color, flavor and texture to your sound.

  • You want create complementary harmony within your music.

Course Requirements:

  1. Have a good understanding and usage of Triads.

  2. Have advanced beginner knowledge of your instrument. We present everything on piano, but the goal is to translate this into whatever instrument you play or use to compose.

  3. Knowledge of basic music notation.

Module 1: Introduction to Seventh Chords

  • Introduction of seventh chords

  • Basic Concept

  • Use of Seventh Chords - Example through Piano playing

  • Introduction of Seventh Chords concept

  • The power of knowledge

  • Written examples of triad and seventh chord structure

  • Presentation of seventh chords on piano

  • Intervals in seventh chords- piano breakdown

  • Homework

  • Inversions of seventh chords based on diatonic scale Going Up

Module 2: Inversions of Major Seventh Chords

  • Your Imagination & sense of Vision

  • Inversions of MAJOR Seventh Chords - GOING DOWN Structure

  • Example of Using Seventh Chords in Real Time.

  • Seventh Chords Inversions in Writing- GOING UP/ Music Sheet

  • Seventh Chords Inversions in Writing - GOING DOWN/ Music Sheet

  • Homework of The Day

Module 3: Inside of the Seventh Chord Build

  • Music As A Form of Meditation

  • Get to know New Interval: Major 7

  • Get to Know New Interval: Minor 7th

  • Introduction of Major 7th Chord

  • Inside of the Seventh Chord Build

  • Homework of The Day

Module 4: Dominant Seventh Chord

  • Concept of Seventh Chords Simplified.

  • Dominant Seventh Chords

  • The Function of Dominant Seventh Chord in Music

  • Inversions of Dominant Seventh Chord- GOING UP

  • Additional Tips and Guidance

  • Inversions of Dominant Seventh Chord- GOING DOWN

  • Homework

Module 5: Music is a Beautiful Thing

  • Music is a Beautiful Thing

  • Dominant Seventh Chords in Writing

  • Major 7th interval in writing

  • Minor 7th Interval in Writing

  • Building Dominant 7th Chords in writing

  • Introducing Inversion to Dominant Seventh Chords- GOING UP & DOWN

  • Additional Tips And Guidance

  • Homework of The Day

Module 6: Minor Seventh Chords / Inversions

  1. Minor Seventh Chord Introduction

  2. The Difference Between V7 & Min7 Chords

  3. Piano Examples of V7 & Min7 Chords

  4. Inversions of the Minor Seventh Chord

  5. Music Example based on the Min Seventh Chords

  6. Inspirational Inside & How to Practice Guide.

  7. Cmin 7 in writing

  8. Inversions of Min7 Chords- UP & DOWN

Module 7: Mind Set. Always Have a Plan

  • Mind Set. Always Have a Plan

  • Augmented TRIADS

  • We have 4 Possible Augmented Triads

  • Logic Behind the Scene

  • Diminished TRIADS- Breakdown

Module 8: Augmented vs. Diminished Triads

  • Augmented Triad- Music Sheet

  • Inversions of the Augmented Triad

  • Diminished Triad - Music Sheet

  • Inversions of The Diminished Triad

  • Piano Example

  • Homework

  • Music Example

Module 9: Special Chords - New Flavors

  • Special Chords- New Flavors

  • Introduction of the Augmented Seventh Chord

  • Break down of the structure and build

  • Introduction of the Diminished Seventh Chord

  • Break Down of the structure and build

  • Inversions Augmented Seventh Chord

  • Inversions Diminished Seventh Chord

  • Tips & Guidance

  • Introduction of the Minor ( Major7) Seventh Chord

  • Inversions Minor ( Major7) Seventh Chord

  • Homework

  • Closing Argument

Module 10: CMin(Maj7) In Writing

  • Cmin(Maj7) in Writing

  • Symbol Code

  • Inversions Cmin(Maj7) UP & DOWN

  • 12 Week Challenge - Work Book

  • Review of ALL SEVENTH CHORDS

  • Real Example

Bonus - Seventh Chords Workbook

$107 Lifetime Access

Or 3 payments of $41

Or check out our Chord World Bundle: Triads, Seventh Chords & Tensions for just $160! That’s 50% off the single course pricing.

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