Where Do Chords Really Come From? - Triads, 7th Chords, & Keys Explained

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Where do chords really come from? How are chords made? What makes a chord major or minor? What are triads? And what's the difference between a major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th chord? These are some of the questions I'll be answering in this video. Guitar chords are the building blocks that make up our favorite songs, and understanding their origins is a great way to improve our musicianship and become better guitar players. For more digestible music theory videos, check out my "Guitar Lessons" playlist. Thanks for watching!
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-- Videos I referenced in this lesson --
Understand The Major Scale:    • Why The Major Scale Is So Important (...  
Find The Chords To Any Song:    • Find The Chords To Any Song On Guitar...  
Minor Keys:    • Find The Chords To Any Song On Guitar...  
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - The secret behind the major/minor formula
0:43 - Triads
3:37 - But I don't play any 3-note chords
5:22 - What makes a chord major or minor?
8:41 - The major scale does ALL the work for us
8:55 - Why is the VII chord diminished?
9:32 - What about minor keys?
10:05 - Major 7, Minor 7, & Dominant 7 chords
11:33 - How to find all the 7th chords in a key
12:13 - Major & Minor 7 bar chord shapes
13:05 - Building another 7th chord
13:41 - When can I use these 7th chords?
13:53 - The V chord is a Dominant 7th chord
15:39 - The Minor 7th Flat 5 chord
17:20 - Final thoughts (don't forget to subscribe!)
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