Building Seventh Chords - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #41

The video tutorial explores the concept of 7th chords, a large classification of chord family. It begins with an introduction to 7th chords and their varieties, followed by detailed explanations of major 7th, dominant 7th, minor 7th, half diminished 7th, and fully diminished 7th chords. Each type of chord is discussed in terms of its structure, sound, and function within music theory. The tutorial also includes practical examples and comparisons to help learners understand the differences and applications of these chords.

What is the interval between the root and the 7th in a D major 7 chord?

• Diminished 7th

• Perfect 5th

• Major 7th

• Minor 7th

In which key does the D major minor 7 chord function as a dominant 7 chord?

• Key of G

• Key of D

• Key of C

• Key of A

What is the interval between the root and the 7th in a B minor minor 7 chord?

• Major 7th

• Minor 7th

• Perfect 5th

• Augmented 7th

Which theme is used to remember the Major 7 and Minor 7 chords?

• The Simpsons

• Harry Potter

• Super Mario

• Star Wars

What distinguishes a fully diminished 7 chord from a half diminished 7 chord?

• It has an augmented 5th

• It has a diminished 7th

• It has a perfect 5th

• It has a major 7th