Music Theory for Players - Episode 5: Spelling 7th Chords with Intervals

Ready to unlock the secrets of lush, expressive harmonies? In Episode 5 of Music Theory for Players, we're taking everything we learned about intervals and applying it directly to spelling out 7th chords!

You've mastered your intervals (from Episode 4!) – now let's put that knowledge to work building some of the most common and powerful chords in music. We'll demystify how 7th chords are constructed, not just as a root, 3rd, 5th, and 7th, but by understanding the specific intervals that define their unique sound.

We'll break down the most essential 7th chord types:

Major 7th Chords: Discover their bright and stable sound.

Minor 7th Chords: Understand their melancholic yet versatile quality.

Dominant 7th Chords: Learn why they're the ultimate tension-building and resolving chords.

Half-Diminished 7th Chords: Explore their mysterious and jazzy character.

Diminished 7th Chords: Unpack their symmetrical and highly unstable nature.

Practical tools to build them from any root note, using your understanding of intervals. This is a game-changer for improvisation, songwriting, and truly understanding the harmony behind your favorite songs!

In this episode, you'll learn:

How 7th chords are constructed using stacks of intervals.

The specific interval formulas for Major 7th, Minor 7th, Dominant 7th, Half-Diminished 7th, and Diminished 7th chords.

Practical methods for "spelling out" these chords on your instrument.

How to quickly identify the quality of a 7th chord by its intervals.

Don't miss out on this essential step towards mastering advanced harmony! Your chords will never sound the same again.

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