The Best Chords to Follow Chord VII (in Minor Keys) - Music Composition

This video tutorial explores the use of Chord 7 in minor keys, focusing on its role in harmonic minor scales. It covers chord construction, inversions, and notation systems, emphasizing the use of Chord 7 in first inversion to avoid the tritone's dissonance. The tutorial provides various progression options, including using Chord 7 with Chord 1 and Chord 3, and discusses the concept of replacement passing 6-4. The aim is to demystify Chord 7 and encourage its use in musical compositions.

What is the primary characteristic of Chord 7 in a harmonic minor scale?

• It is a major chord.

• It is a diminished chord.

• It is an augmented chord.

• It is a minor chord.

Which scale is primarily used for harmony in minor keys?

• Pentatonic scale

• Melodic minor scale

• Natural minor scale

• Harmonic minor scale

What is the Roman numeral representation for a minor chord in the harmonic minor scale?

• iv

• iii

• ii

• I

In the ABC system, what does '7B' signify?

• Chord 7 in third inversion

• Chord 7 in second inversion

• Chord 7 in first inversion

• Chord 7 in root position

Why is Chord 7 often used in first inversion?

• It is more common in jazz.

• It hides the tritone interval.

• It sounds more dissonant.

• It is easier to play.

What is a common progression following Chord 7 in first inversion?

• 7B to 1

• 7B to 6

• 7B to 4

• 7B to 2

Which chord is considered unusual but possible to follow Chord 7 in first inversion?

• Chord 3

• Chord 4

• Chord 1

• Chord 2

What is the benefit of having a common note between two chords?

• It makes the progression faster.

• It changes the key.

• It smooths out the chord transition.

• It increases the volume.

What does the term 'replacement passing 6-4' refer to?

• Using Chord 6 in place of Chord 4

• Using Chord 7 in place of Chord 5

• Using Chord 4 in place of Chord 6

• Using Chord 5 in place of Chord 7

How can Chord 7 be used in a passing 6-4 progression?

• As a substitute for Chord 1

• As a substitute for Chord 5

• As a substitute for Chord 6

• As a substitute for Chord 4