EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 34 MIN
Interval Training - Minor 7ths
from Hunny Bunny Ear Training · host Hunny Bunny
Minor 7ths are important because they help define the sound and function of some of the most common chords in music. The interval appears in both minor 7 chords and dominant 7 chords, making it a key sound in styles like jazz, blues, R&B, funk, and pop. In dominant 7 chords, the minor 7th creates tension that pushes the harmony toward resolution, (usually) back to the tonic. In minor 7 chords, it adds a smooth, relaxed color that’s often used to set up harmonic movement, especially in progressions like ii–V–I. Learning to recognize the sound of a minor 7th helps you quickly identify chord quality and better understand how chords create tension and release in real music.Some listening examples:“Somewhere” - Leonard Bernstein“Wonderwall” - Oasis“Can’t Stop” - Red Hot Chili Peppers“An American in Paris” - George Gershwin“The Winner Takes It All” - ABBAPlease feel free to contact me with anything my email is [email protected] or on instagram @joshuapfortmillermusicSupport the show
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Minor 7ths are important because they help define the sound and function of some of the most common chords in music. The interval appears in both minor 7 chords and dominant 7 chords, making it a key sound in styles like jazz, blues, R&B, funk, and pop. In dominant 7 chords, the minor 7th creates tension that pushes the harmony toward resolution, (usually) back to the tonic. In minor 7 chords, it adds a smooth, relaxed color that’s often used to set up harmonic movement, especially in pro...
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Interval Training - Minor 7ths
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