The Seventh Chord

Lesson 7/52 | Study Time: 5 Min

Course: Banjo

The Seventh Chord

Another common type of chord is the dominant seventh chord. It is usually referred to as the seventh chord. The chord symbol for a seventh chord is the number 7 written after the alphabetical letter. The symbol for a D seventh chord is D7.

D Seventh Chord

D⁷

To play the D7 chord, place the first and second fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram. Strum four strings with the right thumb.

Practice slowly and evenly and count or tap your foot as you play to help you keep time. There are four strums in each bar. When strumming, only your thumb should move. Do not move your arm and keep your hand relaxed. Remember to keep your left hand fingers just behind the fret. If you place it on top of the fret, the note will sound deadened. If you place it too far back from the fret the note will buzz and you will have to press down too hard to prevent it.

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1- Using Finger Picks 2- The Major Scale 3- INTRODUCTION 4- The Eighth Note 5- Notes on the 1st String 6- The Pinch 7- The C Major Chord 8- Playing Single Notes (Picking) 9- The Three Four Time Signature 10- LESSON ONE 11- Sixteenth Notes 12- Combining Melody And Accompaniment 13- Approach to Practice 14- The G Major Chord 15- Sequences 16- Alternate Picking 17- The Hammer-on 18- The Lead-in 19- The Pivot 20- Alternating Bass 21- Notes on the 3rd String 22- Finger Rolls 23- Rolls in Three Four Time 24- Left Hand Bar 25- Key of G Major 26- The 8va Symbol 27- Notes on the 4th String 28- The Pull-off 29- Cut Common Time 30- Parts of the Banjo 31- Songs Using the C Chord 32- Notes on the 2nd String 33- Chord Diagrams 34- The F Sharp Note (F<span class="symbolA">#</span>) 35- The Slide 36- Electronic Tuner 37- Minor Chords 38- Strumming 39- Combining Rolls 40- Playing The 5th String 41- Rhythm Patterns 42- Rests 43- Left Hand Fingering 44- Dotted Notes 45- How to Tune Your Banjo 46- Slide Finger 47- Chord Shapes 48- The Seventh Chord 49- How to Read Music 50- Chord Progressions 51- Music Notation 52- How to Hold the Banjo

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The Seventh Chord