Everyone Must Know These Triads & 7th Chords!

When you are just starting off playing jazz or fusion, it's essential to know some triads and 7th chords.

In this blog we will look at some of the most common, and some lesser common but equally effective triads and 7th chords.

Add these chords to your vocabulary to expand your vocabulary and your sound further.

Let's look at them.

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The 6 Main Types Of Triads To Know

There are six main types of triads you need to know:

Triad Type	Formula
Major	1 3 5
Minor	1 b3 5
Diminished	1 b3 b5
Augmented	1 3 #5
Suspended (Sus) 2	1 2 5
Suspended (Sus) 4	1 4 5

Common 7th Chords

Chord Types	Formula
Major 7th	1 3 5 7
Minor 7th	1 b3 5 b7
Minor 7th b5/Half Diminished	1 b3 b5 b7
Dominant 7th	1 3 5 b7
Major 6th	1 3 5 6
Minor 6	1 b3 5 6
Diminished 7th	1 b3 b5 bb7
Dominant 7th Sus 4	1 4 5 b7
Major 7th #5	1 3 #5 7
Major 7th Sus 2	1 2 5 7
Augmented 7th	1 3 #5 b7

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