7th Chord Quality in the Scale: Construct a 7th chord on each step of the major and minor scale, then identify each triad by type using lead sheet notation. The Dom7 only occurs on one scale degree in both scales. Which one? 

7th Chord Speed Challenge:  Race against your classmates to see who can get the highest score in each level before the timer runs up. Record the highest running scores on the board.  Scores only count if you have 100% correct, so accuracy matters. If you miss a chord, restart from the top! Work until your instructor yells "stop!". 

• • Spell 7th Chords: Level 1 (M7 only), Level 2 (M7, Dom7, m7), Level 3 (All 7th chords)

  • 7th Chord ID: Level 1 (M7, Dom7, and m7), Level 2 (All 7th chords)

Worksheets for Classroom Practice

• • 7th Chord Construction: Worksheet 1 (Dom7 construction), Worksheet 2 (construction given R, 3rd, 5th, or 7th), Worksheet 3 (p. 1)

  • 7th Chord ID: Worksheet 1 (p. 1), Worksheet 2 (p. 1), Worksheet 3 (p. 1, Section 1, just root-position chords)

  • Mixed Construction & ID: Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, Worksheet 4

Reading Chord Notation: For each of the song excerpts in the 7th chord spelling section of your anthology here, spell the chords indicated by the lead sheet notation. Spell the chords out on staff paper or write out their letter names, as indicated by your instructor. 

Identifying 7th Chords: For each of the song excerpts in the 7th Chord ID (Root Position) section of your anthology, identify each chord using either lead sheet or figured bass notation, as suggested by your instructor. Ignore any notes in parentheses.