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Using 7th Chords Back to Back - Music Composition

Using 7th Chords Back to Back - Music Composition

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the use of 7th chords in music, focusing on their construction in the key of A major and their application in both traditional and contemporary contexts. It highlights the enriching effect of 7th chords on harmony and provides an analysis of their use in Earth, Wind & Fire's song 'September'. The tutorial encourages experimenting with 7th chords to add warmth and color to compositions.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are 7th chords and how do they enrich harmony?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the process of constructing 7th chords in the key of A major.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of using lowercase and uppercase in chord notation?

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4.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the conventional rules for resolving 7th chords in classical music.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can 7th chords be used in contemporary music to create a richer sound?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are some examples of back-to-back 7th chords in popular music?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the differences in sound between ordinary triads and triads with added 7ths.

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