Major 7ths Playing By Ear Chord

In this lesson, you will hear Major 7ths played as chords, then play them on your instrument.

A Major 7th is considered a strong dissonance because of it's rough sound.
In this lesson, you will hear Major 7ths played as chords, then play them on your instrument.

A Major 7th is considered a strong dissonance because of it’s rough sound.




The inversion of a Major 7th is a Minor 2d. When played as chords, these two sound very similar.

If you struggle hearing the difference with these, or any other intervals, consider taking a Custom Lesson.

To do this, click the “Custom Lesson” link at the top of the Exercises page.

Major 7th&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp

Minor 2nd&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp

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