The Best Chords to Follow Chord VII (in Major Keys) - Music Composition

The video explores the use of Chord 7 in a major key, focusing on its role within the Roman numeral system and its unique characteristics as a diminished chord. It explains chord inversions and their notations, emphasizing the use of Chord 7 in first inversion to mitigate its tritone interval. The video presents five possible chord progressions from Chord 7, highlighting voice leading and harmonic possibilities. It concludes with a discussion on the passing 6-4 chord and its replacement with Chord 7 in first inversion, showcasing the versatility of Chord 7 in musical compositions.

What is the primary reason textbooks advise caution when using Chord 7 in a major key?

• It is an augmented chord.

• It is a major chord.

• It is a minor chord.

• It is a diminished chord.

In the Roman numeral system, what does the letter 'B' indicate when placed after a chord?

• The chord is augmented.

• The chord is in root position.

• The chord is in first inversion.

• The chord is in second inversion.

Why might Chord 7 sound less 'ugly' when used in first inversion?

• The chord becomes a minor chord.

• The chord becomes a major chord.

• The tritone is hidden within the chord.

• The tritone is more prominent.

What is the main advantage of using Chord 7 in first inversion?

• It simplifies the chord progression.

• It hides the tritone within the chord.

• It makes the chord a major chord.

• It creates a stronger dissonance.

Which chord progression is considered one of the strongest options from Chord 7 in first inversion?

• 7B to 3

• 7B to 5

• 7B to 1

• 7B to 6

Which chord is often considered the weakest in the hierarchy of chords?

• Chord 5

• Chord 1

• Chord 7

• Chord 3

What is the effect of adding a G below the BDF notes of Chord 7?

• It becomes an augmented chord.

• It becomes a minor chord.

• It becomes a dominant seventh chord.

• It becomes a major chord.

What is the typical voice leading direction for the note B in Chord 7?

• It moves down to G.

• It moves up to C.

• It stays on B.

• It moves down to A.

What is a passing 6-4 chord typically used for?

• To pass between two inversions of the same chord.

• To end a musical phrase.

• To create a dissonant sound.

• To replace a dominant seventh chord.

How can Chord 7 be used as a replacement in a passing 6-4 progression?

• By using it in first inversion.

• By using it in root position.

• By using it as a dominant seventh.

• By using it in second inversion.