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What is the difference between Major 7th interval and Major 7th chord?

Major 7th interval is a half tone lower than the high note of the octave, while Major 7th chord is a Minor chord with the major 7th interval added

Major 7th interval is a whole tone lower than the high note of the octave, while Major 7th chord is a Major chord with the major 7th interval added

Major 7th interval is a whole tone lower than the high note of the octave, while Major 7th chord is a Minor chord with the major 7th interval added

Major 7th interval is a half tone lower than the high note of the octave, while Major 7th chord is a Major chord with the major 7th interval added (correct)

What is the difference between Minor 7th interval and Minor 7th chord?

Minor 7th interval is a half tone lower than the high note of the octave, while Minor 7th chord is a Minor chord with the major 7th interval added

Minor 7th interval is a whole tone lower than the high note of the octave, while Minor 7th chord is a Major chord with the minor 7th interval added

Minor 7th interval is a half tone lower than the high note of the octave, while Minor 7th chord is a Major chord with the minor 7th interval added

Minor 7th interval is a whole tone lower than the high note of the octave, while Minor 7th chord is a Minor chord with the minor 7th interval added (correct)

What is the difference between Dominant 7th chord and dominant 7th chord?

Dominant 7th chord is a Major chord with the minor 7th interval added, while dominant 7th chord is a Minor chord with the major 7th interval added (correct)

Dominant 7th chord is a Minor chord with the minor 7th interval added, while dominant 7th chord is a Major chord with the major 7th interval added

Dominant 7th chord is a Major chord with the minor 7th interval added, while dominant 7th chord is a Major chord with the major 7th interval added

There is no difference, they are the same

What are the functions that make up a Major 7th chord?

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What are the functions that make up a Minor 7th chord?

1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions that make up a Dominant 7th chord?

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What is the interval of the Minor 7th chord?

Minor 7th interval Signup and view all the answers

What is the interval of the Dominant 7th chord?

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What is the major 7th interval?

A half tone lower than the high note of the octave Signup and view all the answers

What is a minor 7th chord?

A minor chord with the minor 7th interval added Signup and view all the answers

What is a dominant 7th chord?

A major chord with the minor 7th interval added Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of a major 7th chord?

1 – 3 – 5 – 7 Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of a minor 7th chord?

1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of a dominant 7th chord?

1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the note sequence of a Cmaj7 chord?

C – E – G – B Signup and view all the answers

What is the note sequence of a Cm7 chord?

C – Eb – G – B♭ Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank: The Major 7th interval is ____ tone lower than the high note of the octave.

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Fill in the blank: The Dominant 7th chord is a Major chord with the ____ 7th interval added.

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Fill in the blank: The Minor 7th interval is ____ tone lower than the high note of the octave.

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Fill in the blank: The most commonly seen 7th chords are Major 7th, Minor 7th, and _____.

Dominant 7th Signup and view all the answers

Fill in the blank: By adapting these chords to become ____ chords, you can play them anywhere.

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Fill in the blank: The 5th interval can often be left out of any chord, especially if you’re adding other _____.

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Study Notes

Major 7th Interval vs. Major 7th Chord

Major 7th interval consists of 11 half steps between the two notes.
Major 7th chord is formed by a root, major third, perfect fifth, and a major seventh.

Minor 7th Interval vs. Minor 7th Chord

Minor 7th interval has 10 half steps.
Minor 7th chord includes a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and a minor seventh.

Dominant 7th Chord

The term “Dominant 7th chord” refers to a Major chord with a minor seventh added.
It serves a strong resolution function in Western music.

Functions of Chords

Major 7th chord comprises the functions of a major triad plus the major seventh.
Minor 7th chord consists of a minor triad plus the minor seventh.
Dominant 7th chord contains a major triad and a minor seventh.

Intervals

The Minor 7th chord spans an interval that includes a minor seventh (10 half steps).
The Dominant 7th chord comprises a major triad and a minor seventh interval.

Major 7th Interval

The Major 7th interval consists of 11 half steps.

Chord Definitions

A Minor 7th chord has the notes of a minor triad plus a minor seventh.
A Dominant 7th chord is essential in creating tension in musical progressions.

Note Sequences

The note sequence for a Cmaj7 chord consists of C, E, G, and B.
The note sequence for a Cm7 chord includes C, E♭, G, and B♭.

Fill in the Blanks

The Major 7th interval is 1 tone lower than the high note of the octave.
The Dominant 7th chord is a Major chord with the minor 7th interval added.
The Minor 7th interval is 1 tone lower than the high note of the octave.
The most commonly seen 7th chords are Major 7th, Minor 7th, and Dominant 7th.
By adapting these chords to become extended chords, you can play them anywhere.
The 5th interval can often be left out of any chord, especially if you’re adding other tensions.

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Test your knowledge of music intervals and chords with this informative quiz! Learn about major and minor 7th intervals and chords, as well as dominant 7th chords. This quiz will challenge you with questions on identifying intervals and chords by ear and in written form. Sharpen your musical skills and take on this quiz now!