In this blog, you will learn three of the seventh (7th) chords which are: Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th chords. You will also learn how to construct these three types of chords and how to play them on the piano.
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Dominant 7th Chord (or, major minor 7th chord)
Major 7th Chord
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| Chord Name | Formula | Symbol |
| Dominant 7th | 1 – 3 – 5 – b7 | 7 |
| Major 7th | 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 | Maj7 |
| Minor 7th | 1 – b3 – 5 – b7 | m7 |
Dominant Seventh Chord
The symbol of dominant 7th is –
the number “7” is written as a superscript after the chord root.
For example C Dominant 7th chord will be written as C7
Root + 4HS + 3HS + 3HS
Root + Major third + Perfect fifths + minor seventh
In the key of C, the notes of C7 are:
C + E + G + Bb
Click below to watch how to play Dominant 7th Chord in C key:
Major Seventh Chord
The symbol of Major 7th is –
written as maj7 or M7 after the chord root.
For example C Major 7th chord will be written as Cmaj7, or CM7
Root + 4HS + 3HS + 4HS, or
Root + Major third + Perfect fifths + Major seventh
In the key of C, the notes for Cmaj7, or CM7 are:
C + E + G + B
Click below to watch how to play Major 7th Chord in C key:
Minor Seventh Chord
The symbol of Minor 7th is –
written as m7 or -7 after the chord root.
For example C Minor 7th chord will be written as Cm7, or C-7
Root + 3HS + 4HS + 3HS
Root + minor third + Perfect fifths + minor seventh
In the key of C, the notes for Cm7, or C-7 are:
C + Eb + G + Bb
Click below to watch how to play Minor 7th Chord in C key:
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