7th Chord Ear Training
As jazz pianists we spend an inordinate amount of time with 7th chords: learning to spell them, play them and write them. But when was the last time you worked on hearing them? I know what you're saying- "Not more ear training!" But seriously, this is an important skill. Being able to identify 7th chord quality and inversion by listening alone will have a major impact on your musicianship. This lesson will help you learn to hear and identify by ear the five essential types of 7th chords- major 7th, dominant 7th, minor 7th, minor 7b5 and diminished 7th- in all four inversions using randomized quizzes with instant feedback.

Lesson Stats
When added: 3/02/08; Duration: 16 minutes;

Prerequisites
None

Quizzes
Quiz 1: root position 7th chords
Quiz 2: root position 7th chords with no progression
Quiz 3: 1st inversion 7th chords
Quiz 4: 1st inversion 7th chords with no progression
Quiz 5: 2nd inversion 7th chords
Quiz 6: 2nd inversion 7th chords with no progression
Quiz 7: 3rd inversion 7th chords
Quiz 8: 3rd inversion 7th chords with no progression
Quiz 9: ID 7th chord inversion
Quiz 10: ID 7th chord inversion with no progression
Quiz 11: ID 7th chord quality and inversion
Quiz 12: ID 7th chord quality and inversion with no progression

Practice Sessions & Playalongs
There are no practice sessions with this lesson. The quizzes are designed to help you practice hearing all five 7th chords in all 4 inversions.

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