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Category: Music

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Description: Patreon: patreon.com/fretjam Lesson Page: fretjam.com/major-7th-chord-progressions.html --TIME STAMPS-- 0:00 The Major 7th Chord 0:40 I and IV Degrees 1:55 bII Degree 3:38 bIII Degree 4:33 bVI Degree 5:24 bVII Degree 5:58 Maj7 Progression Example 6:34 Fixed Root With Maj7 Degrees 7:07 Modulation 7:24 6th Degree Modulation 9:23 3rd Degree Modulation 10:27 Parallel Modulation 11:16 Summary In this lesson we explore the "outside" function of major 7th chords. While you may already be familiar with using maj7 in the 1 and 4 (I and IV) positions, we can also use them on other degrees to really bring out their soulful colour. Plus, they can be used effectively to modulate (change key) and take your songs in new directions.