by Ken Reynolds | Aug 19, 2019
Diminished 7 The diminished 7 chord is a versatile chord with multiple functions. Made up of all minor 3rds, the diminished 7 is often used to bridge 2 chords together. It can also be used to give harmonic support to a melody when it moves in chromatic fashion....
by Ken Reynolds | Aug 14, 2019
Major 7 The major 7 chord has been nicknamed the “love chord” because of its smooth and relaxed sound. Its simple structure makes it easy to use for pianists of just about any level. The chord can be found on the 1 and the 4 of any major scale. In fact,...
by Ken Reynolds | Aug 13, 2019
Dominant 7 The dominant 7 chord is the most common of all the 7 chords. As the title suggests, it is built on the 5th degree (called the dominant) of the major scale and normally resolves to 1 or 6 minor. Unlike some of the 7 chords that simply add color to the sound...
by Ken Reynolds | Aug 9, 2019
Minor 7 The minor 7 chord is one of the most common 7 chords in music. Unlike a dominant 7 or minor 7 flat 5, the minor 7 blends in harmonically and does not necessarily change the direction of a chord progression. It can be found on the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th scale...
by Ken Reynolds | Aug 6, 2019
Minor 7(♭5) The minor 7(♭5) chord, also known as half-diminished, can be used in a number of different ways. Unlike some of the other 7 chords that simply add color to the music, the minor 7(♭5) is sometimes used in combination with the a dominant 7 chord to modulate...
by Ken Reynolds | Jul 11, 2019
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