Learn Jazz Harmony THIS Way!

Do you know the 3rd and 7th of every 7th chord? If not, you’re missing out on one of the most essential foundational concepts in jazz harmony. Mastering 3rds and 7ths will transform how you approach jazz harmony, providing a solid foundation for more complex harmonic ideas. In this video, I’ll give you a clear roadmap to mastering the six basic 7th chords with Root, 3rd, and 7th. Let's dig in! ================ Download a free PDF of these 3rd's & 7th's in every key: https://www.whalenjazzlessons.com/opt-in-3rds-7ths ================ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:40 Why 3rd’s & 7th’s are important 4:01 Harmony is not vertical 5:04 How to think of the 7th 7:22 Root 3rd 7th | Root 7th 3rd 8:26 The 6 basic chord qualities 10:40 Major 7 PARALLEL 12:46 Dominant 7 PARALLEL 13:36 Minor 7 PARALLEL 14:32 Minor (maj7) PARALLEL 15:38 Major 6 PARALLEL 17:15 Minor 6 PARALLEL 18:00 Different ways to practice voicings PARALLEL 18:52 Voice-Leading 19:35 Major 7 through circle with VOICE-LEADING 22:19 Dominant 7 through circle with VOICE-LEADING 23:47 Minor 7 through circle with VOICE-LEADING 24:59 Practice - Left Hand Only 27:26 Outro https://www.whalenjazzlessons.com https://www.instagram.com/whalenjazzlessons