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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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serious Makor 7th work
I have struggled with 7th chords on my own. This very logical, detailed approach was extremely useful. I am now much more proficient than I was a few days ago. I am impressed with this, my first course, and look forward to many more. I am actually learn to play some jazz.
Easy to understand and apply
Maj 7th chords give such a warm sound and plenty of choices for improv
MAJ 7th
Great course
Very clear & concise
I really felt as though I’d started to internalise the new concepts in this course. So much so I found myself trying to add the ideas into my improvisations. It feels like I’m transitioning from beginner to intermediate, which is a rather satisfying feeling.
Challenging
I thought it was very helpful. I made it a point to not look at the left hand inversions when I’m testing myself. To get away from reading sheet music and be able to apply to fake books. I tried to play all inversions sort of like a scale for each key.

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!

serious Makor 7th work
I have struggled with 7th chords on my own. This very logical, detailed approach was extremely useful. I am now much more proficient than I was a few days ago. I am impressed with this, my first course, and look forward to many more. I am actually learn to play some jazz.
Easy to understand and apply
Maj 7th chords give such a warm sound and plenty of choices for improv
MAJ 7th
Great course
Very clear & concise
I really felt as though I’d started to internalise the new concepts in this course. So much so I found myself trying to add the ideas into my improvisations. It feels like I’m transitioning from beginner to intermediate, which is a rather satisfying feeling.
Challenging
I thought it was very helpful. I made it a point to not look at the left hand inversions when I’m testing myself. To get away from reading sheet music and be able to apply to fake books. I tried to play all inversions sort of like a scale for each key.
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