How to Play 7th Chords

Review: 7th Chords

This lesson assumes that you have already completed the Lessons on Understanding 7th Chords, Understanding 7th Chord Inversions, and Understanding Chord Symbols for 7th Chords.

Chords in Right Hand

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Chords in Left Hand

G7/B 
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Hybrid Method

It is also very common to divide the notes of the 7th chord between the two hands so that each hand only has two notes to play.

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Playing the Exercise

For the next exercise play the chord however you wish, but make sure that the correct note is in the bass. You can play it as an arpeggio (one note at a time) or as a chord. The exercise does not check for correct doubling.

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