MONDAY, October 7, 2019
Major 7 chord, for Ionian and Lydian…
Take a major chord, then add maj7 on top.
The result is: 1 3 5 maj7 in any key.
Here are ways you will see the symbol for this chord. X refers to any key:
- X maj7
- X M7
- X MA7
- X Ma7
- XΔ7
Dominant seven chord, for Mixolydian
Also known as the V7 chord.
Take a major chord, then add 7 on top.
The result is: 1 3 5 7 in any key.
The symbol for this chord is X7
Minor seven chord, goes with Dorian, Aeolian and Phrygian…
Take a minor chord, then add 7 on top.
The result is: 1 b3 5 7 in any key.
Here are symbols for this chord:
- Xm7
- X-7
Half diminished chord, goes with Locrian…
Take a diminished chord, then add 7 on top.
The result is: 1 b3 b5 7 in any key.
Here are ways you will see this notated as symbols:
- Xø
- Xm7b5
- Xm7-5
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