The Mega 7th Chord

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Want to learn how to play a fun and funky 7th chord? You need the MEGA 7th. This chord is based on a C7 which is a pretty cool chord. Let’s look at how to build a C7 first, and then we will make the necessary modifications to make it MEGA.

To play a C7 we use the notes C-E-G which are a normal C triad and then add a flat 7 on the top which is Bb. So our chord ends up being C-E-G-Bb. Sounds good BUT, we can make it MEGA with some simple modifications.

Begin by playing the root note which is C in your left hand. We will continue the chord in our right hand by playing the 3rd which is E. So far we have C in our left and E in our right. This creates a major 3rd. Now, let’s add in the flat 7 in our right hand. This gives us C (left) E and Bb. Sounding pretty great now but we aren’t quite finished. The wild card here is a sharped 9th! To find this, count up 9 from your root note and sharpen it! This gives us a D#.

The Mega 7th:

Left Hand: C

Right Hand: E-Bb-D#

There you have it. The perfect chord for all your funky jams.

Jordan

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Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for more than 20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. Learn more about Lisa.