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Major 7th Chord Theory and Application

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Intermediate
01:17:09

In this comprehensive course on Major 7 Chords, learn how to build Major 7 Chords, Major 7 Chord Symbols, all 12 Major 7 Chords, 4 tunes to practice them with, & the most common Major 7 progressions.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the construction of Major 7th Chords in all keys
  • Play fun short song while you master each chord
  • Explore improvisation
  • Use inversions to connect chords smoothly
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Groove
  • Songs
Featured Reviews

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Great kickoff major 7th chords!
So much to like! I like covering all 12 major 7 chords through the circle of 5ths. Presented in achievable chunks, I was able to progress through the material quickly. The songs are a very effective way to get the chords into your fingers.
Fun
Very good so far, great musician and teacher, I'm at this level, I'm a bit more advance, I actually know all my major chords, but decided to do this for doundation, since I'm a self thought student. And I actually learn two groves from this course, one which Jonny did not specified a name and another which is on 1/16, very cool, made my soloing wound awesome. But for beginners, this is pretty good, if it was me two years ago, this would have been nice. Unfourtunally did not have the money to afford this by them.
Eye Opening
You're explanation on how Maj7 chords can be played in an endless variation of combinations was well - eye opening. Root and 2nd inversions no issues, but did take time on 1st inversions. Practiced using intervals between the I - IV - V - very cool.
M7
Easy street
Majo 7th chord theory and appication
Wow - my brain hurts but in a good way. So many details in this that open up doors to how people play jazz - what notes a melody often starts on, pentatonic scales , chord progressions. Inspiring to here Jonny improv some jazz melodies.

Course Lessons

1
Major 7th Chord – Theory & Application – Lesson 1
09:49

4 Ways to Build a Major 7 Chord, Major 7 Chord Shapes & Chord Symbols

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2
Major 7th Chord – Theory & Application – Lesson 2
16:03

C Major 7, F Major 7, Bb Major 7, & “Always On My Mind”

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3
Major 7th Chord – Theory & Application – Lesson 3
13:12

Eb Major 7, Ab Major 7, Db Major 7, & “Somebody Like You”

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4
Major 7th Chord – Theory & Application – Lesson 4
15:46

Gb Major 7, B Major 7, E Major 7, & “Going Somewhere”

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5
Major 7th Chord – Theory & Application – Lesson 5
22:19

A Major 7, D Major 7, G Major 7, & “Auburn Skies”

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Great kickoff major 7th chords!
So much to like! I like covering all 12 major 7 chords through the circle of 5ths. Presented in achievable chunks, I was able to progress through the material quickly. The songs are a very effective way to get the chords into your fingers.
Fun
Very good so far, great musician and teacher, I'm at this level, I'm a bit more advance, I actually know all my major chords, but decided to do this for doundation, since I'm a self thought student. And I actually learn two groves from this course, one which Jonny did not specified a name and another which is on 1/16, very cool, made my soloing wound awesome. But for beginners, this is pretty good, if it was me two years ago, this would have been nice. Unfourtunally did not have the money to afford this by them.
Eye Opening
You're explanation on how Maj7 chords can be played in an endless variation of combinations was well - eye opening. Root and 2nd inversions no issues, but did take time on 1st inversions. Practiced using intervals between the I - IV - V - very cool.
M7
Easy street
Majo 7th chord theory and appication
Wow - my brain hurts but in a good way. So many details in this that open up doors to how people play jazz - what notes a melody often starts on, pentatonic scales , chord progressions. Inspiring to here Jonny improv some jazz melodies.
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