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Theory: CHORD TYPES (Cont.)

Fig. 1 I ii iii IV V vi vii

Figure 1 shows the naturally occuring seventh chords within the C major scale. These can be created by taking triads and stacking another third on top, all the notes of which come directly out of the C major scale.

Fig. 2 I Ma7 ii mi7 iii mi7 IVMa7 V7 vi mi7 vii mi7[b5]

Figure 2 shows the chord qualities of each naturally occuring seventh chord within any major scale. The chord quality is determined by the intervals that make up the chord.

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