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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
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Good review material
Excellent review of major 7 chords and circle of fifths. Very clear, detailed instruction with examples and application. Pace was just right for me to help brush up of material presented several years ago. Thank you!
Just what I'm looking for
This is my first class I've completed and this style of teaching is just what I'm looking. I took piano lessons years ago so I know music theory and I can read music, but i wanted to be able just sit down a play something without music in different styles.
Totally makes sense to me
Simple and effective explanations and the shape approach resonates a lot with me. Backing tracks helpful too! Like the different rhythmic options showing up in each lesson.
Great left hand development exercises.
Nice introduction and pacing too!
Excellent foundational Tool
These lessons make the process of learning the major seventh chords for all twelve keys fun and intuitive. The selling part is that Jonny gives you a simple -- fun melody for every lesson. It's super rewarding to place new concepts into tunes. The added context not only puts the sound in your ear but also gives you the confidence to try that sound with other 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!

Good review material
Excellent review of major 7 chords and circle of fifths. Very clear, detailed instruction with examples and application. Pace was just right for me to help brush up of material presented several years ago. Thank you!
Just what I'm looking for
This is my first class I've completed and this style of teaching is just what I'm looking. I took piano lessons years ago so I know music theory and I can read music, but i wanted to be able just sit down a play something without music in different styles.
Totally makes sense to me
Simple and effective explanations and the shape approach resonates a lot with me. Backing tracks helpful too! Like the different rhythmic options showing up in each lesson.
Great left hand development exercises.
Nice introduction and pacing too!
Excellent foundational Tool
These lessons make the process of learning the major seventh chords for all twelve keys fun and intuitive. The selling part is that Jonny gives you a simple -- fun melody for every lesson. It's super rewarding to place new concepts into tunes. The added context not only puts the sound in your ear but also gives you the confidence to try that sound with other melodies.
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