7th Chords - Easy Chord Theory

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[@GracieTerzian]

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[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your lovely and generous comment ❤️. Good luck on your continued musical journey & finding time to balance everything too!

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@@terrybeaud9348 Basic algebra should suffice for conversion to the diatonic scale.

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[@CliffordLosee-v2f]

Anyone that can take a complex problem and make it simple has a great understanding of the subject. Excellent presentation.

[@michaelgranka7904]

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[@GracieTerzian]

Aw what a compliment! Thank you very much Michael

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[@arthouston7361]

As I have been teaching myself to play piano, I had a lightbulb moment about musical structures, and that is the fact that "intervals" are the KEY to music. In this video, you mapped out the interval structures of these chords, and showed how they can be applied to any number of different keys. It is these 'distance relationships" so to speak that are the underlying structures that cause our brain to identify these sounds and their associated feelings. I like to re-visit your videos because I find that as I progress along this path, I notice things I hadn't noticed before. Nicely done!

[@Brian-ie2un]

I like how you ask us the question before giving the answer. Made me think and interact with the lesson and by half way through the video I was writing the answers ahead of your next question. Thanks.

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[@GracieTerzian]

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I’ve been spending many many hours trying to figure this out on my own and all I was getting was more confused. Watching the first fifteen minutes of your video and suddenly the light comes on ! Instant subscriber !

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[@GracieTerzian]

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[@philippaz7850]

Surf endlessly in your guitar journey, then be presented with knowledge so easily digested. Wow! Thank you.

[@GracieTerzian]

yay that makes me so happy to hear!

[@EgoShredder]

In my opinion EVERYONE should learn music theory on a keyboard, regardless of what their chosen main instrument is. It's just so much easier and less confusing, and teaches and prepares you better for orchestrating and arranging later.

[@philippaz7850]

@@EgoShredder it is that transition, for me personally, when I started to see my guitar as a way to, loved the word you mentioned, orchestrate what I could hear in my head. Easy chord theory was that lightbulb moment for me :-)

[@EgoShredder]

@@philippaz7850 I learnt the guitar really quickly, but only because of my 5 years on the keyboard first. However I was self taught on the keyboard, and so it took me longer on that, although the good part is it makes you more unique and less "schooled" sounding.

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[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you very much!!!

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[@davidvitale9338]

Best explanation I've ever seen/heard on 7th chords. Love the maj7 chord.

[@GracieTerzian]

Thanks!! Me too!

[@garyjeneson1519]

Thanks for explaining this in an easy to follow and understanding way! Makes sense now 🙏🏻

[@GracieTerzian]

Glad it was helpful!

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Very helpful! The video for "secret to key signatures" was not only helpful to me, but my piano coach is now teaching the method!!!!!

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Oh that’s awesome! I’m very glad to hear it.

[@LMDAVE29]

Great lesson, but now I'm walking around my house with "This. Is. A. Dom - i - nant. seven." stuck in my head. LOL, but really, that's a great way to remember the sound of those chords.

[@eddted2876]

7 chords? I mean 7 times I love the way this lady teaches piano ! She clears up the air make things simple! White board and her piano demo really helps without rushing it all!

[@78tag]

Now that I have revisited this I realize you have refreshed my memory about dim/half dim - thanks. (removing my previous comment from last year)

[@GracieTerzian]

Great! :)

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[@GracieTerzian]

Aw thank you so much David! You are the best!

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[@GracieTerzian]

Aw that is such a nice thing to say, Jeff. Thank you very, very much!

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[@dwbush777]

Yes, my first time every learning all 7 chords. Thanks again!

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You broke the glass with the circle of 5ths/4ths , you are awesome.

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you :)

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Thanks so much!! That means a lot, especially coming from another teacher!! I really appreciate this nice comment.

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[@nagarajamurthy834]

Today I under stood the Chords and You are my REAL TEACHER of Key board. I am very much thankful to you Gracie.

[@GracieTerzian]

Yay!! Love to hear this :)

[@geralynpalacol9295]

THANK YOU GRACIE🙏🙏🙏. YOU ARE SUCH AN EXCELLENT TEACHER!!!! Sooooo APPRECIATE IT!!!!😍. PERFECTLY EXPLAINED✅

[@MrSparks54]

It's one thing to play these 7th chords, but completely understanding the theory really completes it. Thanks Gracie!

[@jeandanielsainthilaire4529]

I saw this video a year I saved. I said to myself I’ll need later on my musical journey boom today I wanted to have a better understanding of 7th chords etc…. I watched this video thanks ever so much Garcie God bless

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[@GracieTerzian]

Awesome, thank you!!! Keep up the great work on your journey learning music theory! It should be fun! :)

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Love Her style, It could be condensed somewhat w/out losing anyone(rewind is at Our beck & call).

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You ARE exactly what I needed at this stage of my musical development. It’s amazing when you think about it: being taught exactly what you need to know and how and, on the other hand, actually know that what you’re getting is exactly what you need to receive. With surgical precision. Thank you.

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You make a complex topic easy to understand. Thank you!

[@estherld123]

This has been the best and simplest explanation I have ever heard. Always wondered of the difference between mayor 7 and 7th. Thanks you!

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I started grabbing my guitar (haven't played in a long time) and forming the chords with you, so this wouldn't just fade into "theory." You're a great teacher! Thank you!

[@bettypalm1353]

This is the first time I fully understand a major 7 and minor 7 concepts.

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This is my favorite of your videos that I've seen so far, closely followed by the video on why there are three versions of minor scales. Thank you.

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[@lezscott7786]

Been scratching my head over how chords work for ages, Gracie made it real easy to grasp. Cheers Gracie and many thanks.

[@GracieTerzian]

Aw thank you Lez! :) sooo happy to hear this!

[@jermainetucker6001]

Gracie you're astounding!! Thank you!! For the lesson

[@robrieman2368]

I like the ear training that goes along with this lesson. So a Major 7 chord sounds like the the first bar of Chicago / Color MY World . In fact the whole song is filled with 7 chords of various qualities. Another Great Job!

[@crucommu1]

I knew Gracie would straighten out my seventh chords enigma! Thanks Gracie!!

[@GracieTerzian]

You’re welcome!!

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Gracie, absolutely the best explanation of 7th chords! I love your work and videos!

[@GracieTerzian]

Thanks so much!

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A great teacher!!! I hope all teachers will watch her videos regardless of their discipline.

[@hoangvu220]

Thanks, Gracie. The 7th chords have always been a mystery to me playing the guitar. You are the first to explain how to formulate them in an easy way. Congratulations! I just take it the formulas are a given, so there is no need going over them!? Now if I'm playing a song with those weird 7th chords, I am sure I will know how to play them (provided I remember the formulas!).

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awesome teaching methodologies, very easy to understand first time too! I've great admiration for your skill in making these problematic theory concepts so seemingly obvious! Subscribed and will share with others struggling with music theory! Thank you so much Gracie!

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This is the best 7th chord video I have ever seen, Excellent Job, Gracie

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thank you so much for your teaching , everything is so clear and easy to understand. I've been struggling for a year to understand chords, and especially the 7th chords in Blues watching dozens of videos on the subject and most of them let me in a state of emptyness because of the lack of explanation until I found you ! Your way of teaching, taking the viewer by the hand and going step by step is what someone like me who never studied solfege or music before need to understand music in a simple way.

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This is the best explanation I have listened to. Thanks a lot. Really appreciate you Gracie!

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Have been to a music teacher for years and hardly learned any theory. Your videos have helped fill in the spaces and I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, albeit still a long ways off. Thanks

[@ironbutterfly76]

There are many great music theory teachers on KZbin, but you are the best! Really appreciate the patience in slowly building complexity with examples and the repetition. 😀

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much!!! What a nice thing to say. Really appreciate it!

[@bryanearthloop2403]

Singing the notes of the chords ... very illuminating for ear training , & understanding theory & structure. Great Video !

[@alanbudgen2672]

Gracie this series is so good. I am watching a second time through most of them. You make it so easy to learn. The harder thing is to practice and retain the information - but watching the videos again is just as much fun as the first time - although easier because I know the theory now. I would highly recommend the PDFs, but also take your own notes as you watch (which I didn't do first time). Thanks you again.

[@johnchance1959]

This is far and away the best explanation of 7th's I have seen on the net. You speak in basic English, without pretense, and communicate information efficiently and effectively.

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much, John! What a nice thing to say!! I’m so happy you found the video clear and straightforward :)

[@Amaterazu311]

I simply enjoy when you sign along the chords, 😲😵… so smooth! Great video! Great content. Thanks a lot!

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Grace, God bless you. Your teaching skill is unique.

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you! 😃

[@Williamk492]

You have a nice simple and relaxed way of teaching complex matter. All seems to be clear now in my head. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much! So glad to hear that!

[@alanmcclelland5245]

Great lesson Gracie, sounding out the chords, brings out a new dimension, you're a gem. Cheers

[@GracieTerzian]

Yay thank you Alan! Yes I think it's so important to sing and hear the individual notes in your head for these chords :) (even if you're not a singer!)

[@raino61]

Thanks, Gracie, for the most comprehensive description of 7th and diminished chords I have ever heard! You are the best!

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By far the best theory on KZbin! Thank you so much!

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I recognize that you are a great teacher. But I maybe I am not a great student. In any case I thought that playing Happy Birthday or Jingle Bells would be less complicated. But i have to admit that your way of explaining the whole musical theory is the best way. I’m sure I would gladly pay for a manual in pdf that explains these concepts to complement what you have done here in your KZbin channel. Thanks a lot. Impressive!

[@toquecentralmusic9212]

Looking forward to experimenting with these in chord progressions. Thanks, Gracie!

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Gracie, you're a delight. I kinda already knew this particular material, but you have such an appealing manner of presentation that I enjoyed listening to it anyway. Keep doing what you do! :)

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This is the absolute best explanation I have seen and now understand completely. I have watch many videos to try to understand and now I do! thank you so much!

[@GracieTerzian]

Thanks so much!! So glad it helped you understand!!

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OMG! I actually understand this now. Thank you so much, Gracie!

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Taken me 7 years to get here and understand this part of music theory. Thanks.

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Your lessons are just phenomenal. It's the way you explain things, it sticks so much better

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Thanks Gracie for a very clear explanation. As I continue watching your video enhances my knowledge about reading music notes.

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Finally I understand there are double flats in my sheet music when playing with my band. thank you !

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I love watching these videos. I knew most of this one but as usual, I picked up a couple of gems! Thank you Gracie!

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you Jim!! You are awesome! 😊

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You're an amazing teacher... so patient! Easy on the eyes too, for sure!

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Gracie you make music theory learning an enjoyable experience. All the best to you and your new baby.

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Aww thank you so much!

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Wow, Ive been playing guitar for a dozen years and piano for a couple of months. This opens up soooo many more opportunites/songs for me on the piano to jam with my infant daughter without ever having look for the right notes. The formula portion especially was enjoyable while you sang the chord progression. Your explanations makes music less mysterious but more magical at the same time. Thank you. Subscribed.

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Gracie you’re lesson is so amazing that I have fallen in love with music theory.