A major-minor seventh chord is a four-note chord consisting of a major triad with an added minor seventh interval on top.
Think of a major-minor seventh chord as having both happy and sad elements combined. It's like eating something sweet with just a hint of bitterness.
Dominant Seventh Chord: A four-note chord built on the fifth scale degree, often used to create tension and resolve to the tonic.
Diminished Seventh Chord: A four-note chord consisting entirely of minor thirds, creating an unstable and dissonant sound.
Leading Tone Triad: A three-note chord built on the leading tone (seventh scale degree), which creates strong tension towards resolving to the tonic.
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