7th Chords

7th chords in context for help memorizing the sound of 7th chords.

Warmups & Exercises

1) Miranda Wilson, “Seventh Chords in Harmonic Context” (From Integrated Musicianship: Aural Skills, “Comprehensive Review of Compound Seventh Chords”)
Note: The example below was slightly modified and typeset. Image | PDF | MuseScore

1) Bruno Mars, "When I Was Your Man," intro (mm. 1– 4), from Unorthodox Jukebox (2012) [PDF | Image | MuseScore | Youtube: 0:11-0:28]

1) Billie Eilish, "idontwannabeyouanymore," intro (mm. 1–8), from Don't Smile at Me (2017) [PDF | Image | MuseScore | Youtube: 0:00-0:17]

1) Elton John, "Rocket Man," verse (mm. 1–4), from Honky Château (1972) [PDF | Image | MuseScore | Youtube: 0:03-0:17]

1) Amy Winehouse, "Love Is a Losing Game," verse (mm. 1– 5), from Back to Black (2006) [PDF | Image | MuseScore | Youtube: 0:00-0:16]

1) Bernard Herman, “Carlotta's Theme”
From the film Vertigo

Directions: Identify the quality of the triad or 7th chord that occurs in each measure. There are 7 bars in 2/4 time.

Miranda Wilson, Integrated Musicianship: Aural Skills, “Comprehensive Review of Compound Seventh Chords”
- - Includes singing drills, handy references, and additional examples from repertoire with each chord in context.

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