Banjo · Level 4 · Beginner
Minor seventh chords in B major on Banjo
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Minor seventh chords are the relaxed, warm minor sound of soul, funk and jazz. In a major key they sit on the second, third and sixth notes.
C♯m7
Notes: C♯ · E · G♯ · B
D♯m7
Notes: D♯ · F♯ · A♯ · C♯
G♯m7
Notes: G♯ · B · D♯ · F♯
HOW TO PRACTISE IT
Six steps to a clean loop.
- Play each chord on its own: C♯m7, D♯m7 and G♯m7. Press play on the chord card, then match the sound.
- The short fifth string (g) is only played open; let it ring when it fits the chord.
- Set the tempo to 57 BPM and play the progression with one chord per bar. Keep the shape loose and the strum light, especially on the upbeats.
- Pinch the bass and top strings on beat one, then roll thumb–index–middle through the other strings.
- Raise the tempo to 76 BPM once you can play the loop three times without stopping.
- Record one take, listen back and check for a smooth, mellow sound with no harsh notes.
Listen for
Aim for a smooth, mellow sound with no harsh notes. A common mistake is pressing so hard the chord goes sharp.
Why it works
A minor seventh chord is a minor triad plus a flat seventh, the same notes as a major sixth chord a minor third higher.
B major has 5 sharps; its relative minor key is G♯ minor.
Questions
What are the chords in ii7–iii7–vi7 in B major?
In B major the progression is C♯m7 | D♯m7 | G♯m7 | C♯m7.
What is the key signature of B major?
B major has 5 sharps. Its relative minor is G♯ minor.
Is this lesson right for my level?
This is a level 4 lesson (beginner). If it feels too hard, start with “Major seventh chords”.
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