7th Chords

Introduction to 7th Chords

In this module, we will discuss 7th chords. They are similar to triads but include an additional pitch. This additional pitch is the 7th degree of the scale. How we treat the triad's pitches and this 7th degree of the scale determines the type of 7th chord.

Module Key Terms

Interval: An interval is simply the distance between two pitches either horizontally or vertically. When we have two pitches played simultaneously, we call them a ‘chord’.

Module Lessons Preview

In this module, we will study the following topics:

Introduction to 7th Chords

7th Chord Inversions

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