Violin · Level 4 · Beginner
Minor seventh chords in D major on Violin
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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.
Em7
Notes: E · G · B · D
F♯m7
Notes: F♯ · A · C♯ · E
Bm7
Notes: B · D · F♯ · A
HOW TO PRACTISE IT
Six steps to a clean loop.
- Play each chord as an arpeggio, one note at a time: Em7, F♯m7 and Bm7. Press play on the card, then match each note.
- Stay in first position: use the open string where you can and keep the fingers close to the string.
- 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.
- Play the chord tones one at a time, one note per beat, with a full, even bow on each.
- 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.
D major has 2 sharps; its relative minor key is B minor.
Questions
What are the chords in ii7–iii7–vi7 in D major?
In D major the progression is Em7 | F♯m7 | Bm7 | Em7.
What is the key signature of D major?
D major has 2 sharps. Its relative minor is B 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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