Sevenths·4 / 6
Adding a 7th: jazz and soul
~5 min read
Take a triad and add a 4th note - a 7th. You unlock the harmonic vocabulary of jazz, gospel, soul, R&B and bossa nova.
- Major 7th (Cmaj7 = C E G B): lush, contemplative.
- Dominant 7th (C7 = C E G Bb): bluesy, wants to resolve.
- Minor 7th (Cm7 = C Eb G Bb): smooth, neo-soul staple.
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