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The Groveland Chordwatcher's Field Guide
What exactly makes up a particular type of chord? This Field Guide can help distinguish and properly identify the
dizzying array of chord species you may encounter in the wild. All chords are represented with C as the tonic for clarity,
but the intervals define the chord type. Though there may be the occasional rare bird we missed, you are sure
to identify a very close relative!
Select a chord type using the dropdown. We deliver any information we have on file about the habitat and characteristics,
and a picture of the beast. Happy hunting...
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Chord type
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ma7
The "Major Seventh" chord
Description:
The major seventh chord consists of the root, major third, and a perfect fifth, and a major seventh. The major seventh chord is found at the first and fourth degrees of the major (Ionian) scale, and the third and sixth degrees of the minor (Aeolian) scale. Ionian mode is a good choice for improvising on a major seventh chord. However, much attention has been given to Lydian mode over a major seventh chord, implying the ma7(#11) chord (major seven raised eleven, major seven sharp eleven).
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