Making Music with 7th Chord Chains - Music Composition

The video tutorial explains the concept of the chain of sevenths, a musical technique involving the formation of seventh chords on a sequence of notes. It demonstrates how to start with a base note and move through a series of fourths and fifths to create a chain of chords. The tutorial also covers reallocating notes for better stability, using the technique in various musical styles, and modulating to different keys. The chain of sevenths is versatile and can be adapted to different musical contexts, offering a creative way to explore harmony.

What is the basic pattern used in the chain of sevenths?

• Up a third, down a sixth

• Down a fourth, up a fifth

• Up a fourth, down a fifth

• Up a fifth, down a fourth

How can stability be maintained when moving between chords in the chain of sevenths?

• By using only major chords

• By keeping a common note between chords

• By changing all notes in each chord

• By playing chords in a different octave

Which note is common between C7 and F7 chords?

• B

• G

• D

• E

In which style can the chain of sevenths be used with a thinner texture?

• Jazz

• Baroque

• Rock

• Blues

What is a characteristic of using the chain of sevenths in a cocktail piano style?

• Using only minor chords

• Using block chords

• Avoiding any chord repetition

• Playing in a fast tempo

How can the chain of sevenths be used to modulate to a different key?

• By using only diminished chords

• By adjusting the chord sequence

• By altering the rhythm

• By changing the tempo

Which chord would you use to modulate from C to G using the chain of sevenths?

• B7 with a D#

• A7 with a C#

• D7 with an F#

• E7 with a G#